Grant Writing
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Course Overview: Through the Grant Writing course, participants will learn about all aspects of the grant writing process including grant finding, preparation, writing, submission and reporting. Participants will be able to apply their learnings through group work during the class.
Course Outline
Week One – Introduction to Grants & Grant Preparation
Instructor & Class Introduction
Questionnaire on past grant experiences
Grants Introductions
What is a grant?
Who provides grants?
Common funder categories and examples
Who can apply for grants?
Overview of differences between individuals, grassroot groups, charities, collaboratives, etc.
What is a trustee and when do you need one?
Common grant restrictions and requirement
Grant Process Overview
Step 1 – Grant Preparation
Overview and guiding questions
Activity: Grant Preparation
Working together in break out rooms
Sharing ideas with class
Coming Up Next Week: Grant Finding & Writing
Week Two – Grant Finding & Writing
Step 2 – Grant Finding
Where can you find grants?
Grant finding resources
Email newsletters and social media
How to find grants that suit your needs
Common grant focuses
Screen Share: Grant Finding Demonstration
Activity: Mock Grant Finding Activity
Step 3 – Grant Writing
Common grant questions & information needed
What is a letter of interest
Online resources for grant writing
Grant-specific resources which may be available
Webinars, staff contacts, applicant guides
Creating a catchy proposal
Utilizing data and research
Coming Up Next Week: Additional Grant Materials
Week Three – Budgeting & Additional Grant Materials
Step 4 – Budgeting
What is a budget?
What can you include in your budget?
Common budget items, categories and restrictions
How to calculate budget items
Additional Required or Optional Documents
What else may be required?
Examples of documents
How do I know which documents I need?
Can I submit additional documents I chose?
How to approach others for documents?
Group Activity: Budget Worksheet
Week Four – Grant Submission & Reporting Requirements
Grant Submission
How do you submit a grant?
When will you know grant results?
Grant Reporting
Collecting data – how do I know which data to report?
Reporting deadlines
Additional grant requirements
Monitoring finances
What if there are changes to your budget?
Wrap Up & Additional Resources