Welcome to Part 1.pdf

Welcome to Part 1.pdf

Thank you for joining us for this introductory course on identifying relevant grant funding sources for your organization. 

If you are just starting out as a grant seeker or writer, this course will teach you the important preliminary steps to take before you begin seeking funding.

If you’ve already written several grants, the course content will not only underscore key concepts but also may introduce you to new resources that will make your job easier.

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Getting Started: The Basics of Finding & Applying for Grants

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Welcome to the Course

  • Course Introduction2

Chapter 1: Finding Potential Funders

  • Welcome to Part 1.pdf
  • 1.1 Evaluate Your Organization.pdf
  • 1.2 Evaluate Your Funding.pdf2
  • 1.3 Assess Other Organizations.pdf
  • 1.4 Research Funders.pdf
  • 1.5 Create a Tracking System.pdf
  • 1.6 Create a Grant Strategy.pdf
  • Part 1_Summary.pdf
  • PProp_GettingStarted_Pt1.pdf

Chapter 1: Supplemental Reading

  • Preparing to Search for Funding Opportunities
  • Researching Potential Funders: Tools for Prospect Research
  • Resources for Finding Funding Opportunities
  • Getting Started with Prospect Research
  • Identifying the Right Grant Opportunities
  • Focus on Partnerships to Increase Funding Options
  • 8 Things to Consider When Evaluating Grant Opportunities from Foundations
  • Overview of the Go/No-Go Meeting Process

Chapter 2: Writing Your Grant Proposal

  • Welcome to Part 2.pdf
  • 2.1 Review the Solicitation.pdf4
  • 2.2 Assemble Your Team.pdf
  • 2.3 Draft an Outline.pdf
  • 2.4 Create a Proposal Schedule.pdf
  • 2.5 Write Review and Repeat.pdf
  • 2.6 Arrange for Editing.pdf
  • Part 2_Summary.pdf2
  • PProp_GettingStarted_Pt2.pdf

Chapter 2: Supplementary Reading

  • The 6-Week Proposal Process
  • Writing a Strong Proposal Takes How Many Drafts?
  • How to Write a Grant Proposal
  • How to Write a Grant Proposal Part II: What Will You Need to Prepare?
  • Make Grant Writing Easier by Using Boilerplate Text
  • Best Practices for Writing an Executive Summary
  • How to Create & Use a Style Sheet for Grant Writing
  • Three Faulty Assumptions about Grant Writers

Chapter 3: Submitting Your Proposal

  • Welcome to Part 3.pdf
  • 3.1 Create a Submission Checklist.pdf
  • 3.2 Prepare Email Templates.pdf
  • 3.3 Final Proposal Review.pdf
  • 3.4 Submit the Proposal.pdf
  • 3.5 Archive the Proposal.pdf
  • Part 3_Summary.pdf
  • PProp_GettingStarted_Pt3.pdf

Chapter 3: Supplementary Reading

  • How to Increase the Odds that Your Grant Application Will Be Funded
  • 6 Strategies to Make the Grant Proposal Submission Process Less Stressful

Final Notes

  • Thank You for Joining Us!
  • Course Feedback