Description
This course will bring you through each step of writing a winning grant proposal, from the letter of intent to letters of support. You will learn how to write concise goals and needs statements, describe your organization and project/program, develop a budget, create an evaluation and project timeline, and collect supporting documents critical to the grant process. The course will take you through the Common Grant Application accepted by most foundations and giving organizations, and will give an overview of Federal grant formats. Although grant sources are part of the course, this is not a focus of this session. At the end of the course, you will have a 5-7 page grant written, and have the experience and a model to use for future grants. Recommended proficiencies include writing, technical writing, basic math skills, familiarity with on-line search and e-mail functions, and time or project management.
Objectives
Students will: Have a grant application completed, a template for writing future grants, experience gathering supportive documentation, and knowledge of the grant making universe.
Instructor
Nate holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. He is currently employed as an analyst with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Over the past eight years, he has attended and led trainings directly related to grant writing, and has expertise in developing needs statements and evaluation. As a grant writer, he successfully navigated federal, state, and private grant programs. In his current position, he now reviews grants and aides partnering organizations in developing programs and assessing their needs. As a volunteer, Nate is working tirelessly to raise funds to build a community skate and bike park in Bemidji, MN.
Registration
This online course will run from June 7 - June 27, 2010. Click here for a registration form. Cost of the class is $350.