Proposal Writing & Project Planning

Catalog description

The skills in this course will build a foundation for applying and winning grants or successfully responding to Requests for Proposals to conduct studies or providing consultant services for either public or provide sector clients. The course will focus on gaining competency in the three phases of the grants process: planning, research, and writing. Students will research and explore public and private funding sources appropriate to the human services and environmental fields. The criteria for selecting potential funding sources, the basic elements of a proposal, and developing successful collaborative efforts will be emphasized. Students will also be coached on how to develop effective collaborative partnership and research teams to enhance the likelihood of winning grants or contracts. Once a grant or project is secure the skills to effectively manage a project in order of prescribed timelines and budgets will be shared. This will include how to develop clear objectives, timelines, benchmarks and expectations for partners and subcontractors to the effort. *Additional contact hours will be met through online readings, discussions, and assignments.