About the Course
Learn the mechanics of producing a grant proposal by completing a proposal document that will be ready for submission upon completion of the course. Topics include grant research, planning, budget development, partnerships, document preparation, writing for the grant and proposal presentation.
- Learn how to plan for a grant.
- Study approach, outcomes and evaluation processes of grant writing and grant making.
- Match a nonprofit’s mission and vision with a funder (Research).
- Understand how the organization’s mission/purpose will guide their search for funding opportunities that have the same mission and purpose.
- Gain experience researching applicable funding sources with the Foundation Center’s online grant directory.
- Comprehend what funders require in proposals, and get a look behind the scenes from a reviewer’s point of view.
- Grasp the expectations of grantors when writing a proposal and evaluating, monitoring, and reporting on a grant.
- Know how to submit proposals through various forms and formats including online and common applications.
- Understand how to collect and organize key information required for a grant proposal or grant report.
- Learn how to craft a budget and budget narrative.