Build your resume or freelance, learn grant writing skills and discover creative ways to fund your project or program.

What you'll learn
Learn basic principles of effective grant writing.
Discover how to use databases and conduct Internet research.
Learn a simple eight step process for writing an effective grant.
Requirements
No prerequisites, all materials are provided.
Description
"Used the sample grant as a guide to write a grant proposal. Just found out last week that we won the the grant to the tune of $1.9 million dollars. I am so happy and excited. The sample grant proposals are awesome! I highly recommend this course!" - Sheila SavageCourse SummaryLearning how to write a grant is a great way to build your resume and learn valuable skills. Hiring a grant writer can cost anywhere between $35 to $150 an hour. Regardless if you work for an organization that needs funding or if you are looking to freelance, don't hire someone else when in just over two hours you can learn how to write an effective grant on your own.The course is self-paced and can be taken from the comfort of your home, office, or on the go. The course consists of a series of short lectures and a quiz, focused on three main learning objectives;Grant Writing BasicsHow to Write a Grant ProposalSearching for Funding The course includes grant writing myths, how to focus on the funder, a simple eight step process for developing your proposal, where to look for funding, how to conduct research and how to keep informed about grant opportunities offered by both foundations and government programs. Certificate of completion available.

Overview

Lecture 1 Welcome!

Lecture 2 Getting the Most out of the Course

Section 1: Grant Writing Basics

Lecture 3 The System

Lecture 4 Basic Principles

Lecture 5 Grant Writing Myths

Section 2: How to Write a Grant Proposal

Lecture 6 Overview - The Grant Writing Process

Lecture 7 Common Terms and Acronyms

Lecture 8 Introduction to Applicant Organization

Lecture 9 The Problem Statement

Lecture 10 Methods

Lecture 11 Program Outcomes

Lecture 12 Evaluation Plan

Lecture 13 Future Support

Lecture 14 Budget

Lecture 15 Writing the Summary

Section 3: Searching for Funds

Lecture 16 Private Funders

Lecture 17 Government Funds

Lecture 18 Social Media

Lecture 19 Using Alerts

Section 4: Course Wrap Up

Lecture 20 Getting Started - Letters of Intent

Lecture 21 Learning From Rejection

Lecture 22 Congratulations!

For anyone looking to write a grant, whether for an organization or freelance.