Successful Grant Writing: From Ideas to Proposals

Program Overview

Successful Grant Writing: From Ideas to Proposals is a 3-credit course presented in two formats: (1) hybrid and (3) online. The hybrid section provides course instruction and materials using both face-to-face and online instruction. The online section utilizes Gallaudet University's state-of-the art Blackboard Learning System. In order to complete the course successfully, you are required to have a PC and internet explorer on a high speed internet (cable, DSL or LAN).

This program is designed for executive directors, school personnel, and program coordinators and directors working in the nonprofit or educational sectors. Working in a highly interactive environment, participants will gain hands-on experience in how nonprofits, state agencies, and others develop successful grant applications for funding.

Course Topics Include

• Dos and Don'ts of proposal writing
• Importance of building relationships with funders
• Researching funding opportunities
• Creating a needs statement
• Defining goals and objective
• Developing an evaluation plan
• Establishing an action plan
• Preparing a budget
• Tailoring proposals to specific audiences
• Keeping track of grant requests

Course Outcomes

• Knowledge and skills for developing and writing fundable grant proposals
• A fundable grant proposal
• Knowledge of grant donors
• Grant writing resources
• 3 PST Credits

Course Requirements

The following courses are required to be completed for this GLI program. Click on the course title for an overview of the course. Click on the location for a course to be held in your area.

• PST 599 - Successful Grant Writing: From Ideas to Proposals (3 credits)
  
  Overland (KS) | Spring 2009 Online| Fall 2009 Online

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Contact Information

 

Tracey Kempton, Program Logistics Coordinator
Gallaudet Leadership Institute and Professional Studies
College of Professional Studies and Outreach
Gallaudet University
Hall Memorial Building Room E111C
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 250-2203 Voice & Video Phone
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