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Course
Grant Writing
Name
SEF-3001MT2
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is intended for individuals and organizations that rely on federal, state, local, and corporate/foundation funding for programs, projects, and operational costs—specifically in the fields of non-profit, education, healthcare, community service, and youth initiatives.
Description
Learn the basics of grant writing. During this six-hour class, you will learn the basics of writing a grant in a hands-on, workshop-type setting.
We will cover the different components of grants, examples include how to set and maintain a workable grant cycle by tracking possibilities in the business community and applying good storytelling to a successful program.
Course Objectives
  1. Learn how to identify their audience, develop programs, and build boilerplate material for grant applications.
  2. Understand the different parts of grants and the grant funding lexicon.
  3. Understand the intersection of successful grants in relation to mission, vision and values; organizational structure and function; budget and finance; public relations and marketing; fundraising and development; networking; and relationship building.
  4. Learn how to research and find an appropriate funder for grants, projects and programs.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Identify Your Needs
  2. Find Your Funding Source
  3. Learn to Speak “Grant”
  4. Assemble a Grant writing Team
  5. Tell A Great Story
  6. Create (or Repurpose) a Great Program
  7. Plan for Evaluation, Results and Reports
  8. Become A Community Steward
Contact Hours
6
CEU's
0.6
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for individuals and organizations that rely on federal, state, local, and corporate/foundation funding for programs, projects, and operational costs—specifically in the fields of non-profit, education, healthcare, community service, and youth initiatives.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Introduction to Grant Writing - COM-3711D2
  • A to Z Grant Writing - CSP-4000DHE
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
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