Grant Course syllibus

Grant Writing Class Course Information Course Title: Grant Proposal Writing Class Course Number: 1 Course Date: June 12, 2010-July 31, 2010 (Saturdays 5 pm est) Course Location: Virtual Classroom Instructor: Allison J. Cross P.O. Box 1275 Muskegon Michigan 49443 Office hours 1-5 pm EST 231-343-2511 fireandrainoffices@yahoo.com Course Description: How to effectively write a grant proposal You will learn the tools needed to properly write and solicit grant proposals to granting organizations. The “Grant Proposal” is your most important document when soliciting grants. This is not impossibility; it is simply a matter of being able to articulate yourself about your passion: your ministry! This section teaches the fundamentals of being able to articulate yourself to corporations and organizations that have the funds to give to you to sustain your ministry. Learning Outcomes: Outcomes: 1. Be able to reflect the vision of your ministry or business 2. Be able to identify a grantmaking institution that shares this vision and has the resources to become a funding Partner 3. Be able to be translate the vison into concrete terms with clear goals, measurable objectives, and specific outcomes. Instructional Methods Methods: This class will be taught in my Virtual Classroom Via the internet. Textbook & Materials E-Book Title: Proposal Writing Manual Publisher: F.A.R. Duplications Topics and Assignments . Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Cover letter Week 3 Cover sheet (Executive Summary) Week 4 Narrative: Needs Assessment Week 5 Goals and Objectives Week 6 Methodology Week 7 Evaluation Week 8 Budget: Administrative Cost Week 9 Program Cost Week 10 Qualifications Week 11 Conclusion (Summary) Appendices (Support Material)