Grant Writing
This track is FULL! Please apply for the Policy track!
Trainers
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| Ms. Chataun Denis, MBA, MUPDD Nonprofit Business Consultant and Trainer Grant Source |
Dr. Janet Gross, PhD Owner, Research Solutions Grants Tutorial Director, Office of Postdoctoral Education Emory University School of Medicine |
Description
This track is for participants seeking additional funding for their organization. This course will teach participants about the major components of a grant proposal, and participants will learn about grant writing for private foundations as well as securing public funding from state and federal sources. Participants will learn about all phases of the grant writing process, including the background preparation needed before beginning the grant writing process, how to identify and evaluate the most appropriate funding sources, how to write and proof read the proposal efficiently, how to submit the proposal, and how to follow up on the decision of the grant making organization. Additionally, participants will review a grant development plan and complete a grant proposal template. This course will incorporate multiple learning styles including activities such as case studies, small group exercises, PowerPoint slides, and written materials. The trainer will guide the learning activities and provide a background lecture for new concepts and methods.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1) Assess their organization's grant readiness
2) Describe the components of a competitive grant proposal
3) Explain the similarities and differences between federal and foundation grants
4) Research funding opportunities and determine their qualification for federal and foundation grants
5) Approach potential funding sources and communicate with them
6) Understand the strategy and approach to a sample federal grant application
7) Create an annual grants development plan
