Program Materials
The Grant Writer's Workbook
The Guide to Successful Grant Writing
Module 1: Grant Funding Research - Agenda
Lesson 1: A Holistic Approach to Grant Proposal Writing
Lesson 2: Defining Your Organization's Mission/Vision, Population & Objectives
Assignment 1: Understanding Your Program
Lesson 3: Identifying Funding Sources
VIDEO: Finding the Right NIH Funding Opportunity
VIDEO: Introduction to NIH Grants
Assignment 2: Determining Your Funding Research Criteria
Lesson 4: Researching Funding Sources Online
Assignment 3: Personal Funding Prospects
Lesson 5: Conducting Research / Analyzing Funders
Assignment 4: Researching the Issues
Assignment 5: Grant Applicant Profile
Assignment 6: Funder's Prospectus
Lesson 6: Developing Access to Potential Funders
VIDEO: Introduction to Grants.gov Video Series
VIDEO: Introduction to Foundation Directory Online (FDO)
REFERENCE: Funding Resource Descriptions
RESOURCE: National Institute of Health (NIH) Glossary
REFERENCE: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 990-PF Form (2017 & 2022)
REFERENCE: Candid Funding Information Network Directory
REFERENCE: Canadian Resources
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 1
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 2
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 3
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 4
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 5
SLIDES: Module 1 - Lesson 6
Module 2: Fundamentals of Program Planning - Agenda
Lesson 1: Program Planning Basics
Lesson 2: Stakeholders & SWOT Analysis
Assignment 7: SWOT Analysis
Lesson 3: The Fact Sheet
Assignment 8: Fact Sheet
Lesson 4: First Exchange
Assignment 9: Contact Sheet & Activity Log
SLIDES: Module 2 - Lesson 1
SLIDES: Module 2 - Lesson 2
SLIDES: Module 2 - Lesson 3
SLIDES: Module 2 - Lesson 4
Module 3: Proposal Writing Essentials - Agenda
Lesson 1: Essential Proposal Elements
Lesson 2: The Common Application
Lesson 3: Organizational Information
Assignment 10: Organizational Information Statement
Lesson 4: Project Description: Methodology
Assignment 11: Brainstorming Matrix
Assignment 12: Project Narrative Description
Assignment 13: Goals and Objectives
Lesson 5: Budget
Assignment 14: Grant Budget Checklist & Template
Lesson 6: Evaluation
Assignment 15: Program Evaluation
Lesson 7: Statement of Need
Assignment 16: Statement of Need
Lesson 8: Essential Proposal Elements Review
Assignment 17: Proposal Draft
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 1
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 2
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 3
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 4
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 5
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 6
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 7
SLIDES: Module 3 - Lesson 8
Module 4: Putting It All Together - Agenda
Lesson 1: Executive Summary
Assignment 18: Executive Summary
Lesson 2: Project Title & Responding to the Application Criteria
Lesson 3: Cover Letter & Cover Sheet
Assignment 19: Cover Letter & Cover Sheet
Lesson 4: Attachments & Supplemental Information
Lesson 5: Reviewers
SLIDES: Module 4 - Lesson 1
SLIDES: Module 4 - Lesson 2
SLIDES: Module 4 - Lesson 3
SLIDES: Module 4 - Lesson 4
SLIDES: Module 4 - Lesson 5
