Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Course

  • 2

    Course Materials

    • Program Materials

    • The Grant Writer's Workbook

    • The Guide to Successful Grant Writing
  • 3

    MODULE 1: Funding Research

    • 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)

    • 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
  • 4

    MODULE 2: Fundamentals of Program Planning

    • 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
  • 5

    MODULE 3: Proposal Writing Essentials

    • 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
  • 6

    MODULE 4: Putting it All Together

    • 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
  • 7

    Course Completion

    • Assignment 20: Workshop Review

    • Workshop Evaluation