Grant Writing Concepts and Approaches for MFTs

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This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamental concepts of and approaches to grant writing and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The purpose of this course is to prepare students to seek, identify, and respond to different types of funding opportunities. Special emphasis is placed on developing applications and responses using the systemic/relational conceptual framework of Marriage and Family Therapy as a template for developing prevention, early intervention, or full-scale/multidisciplinary programs. Particular focus will be devoted to using internet resources to access grantors’ grant and program announcements, requests for proposals, strategic plans, and funding priorities. You will consider the ethical and political implications of various funding sources in pursuing funds.