Course curriculum

Brand new to grants? Grants 101 is a fundamental course in understanding the grant process and preparing the common components of a grant proposal. Attendees will learn about grant eligibility, the different types of grants, and details about what to prepare for grant proposals, including an abstract, narrative, budget, and supporting documents. This course equips attendees with a strong general overview of grant proposals and enough details about common components to get you started on preparing successful proposals for your organization.

    1. Welcome

    2. Notes Page

    1. Introduction

    1. Components of a Grant Proposal - Part 1

    1. Components of a Grant Proposal - Part 2

    1. Quiz

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 8 lessons

Course Objectives

  • Understand the concept of grants as awards designed to facilitate specific goals or incentivize performance within organizations or projects.

  • Familiarize oneself with essential definitions related to grant writing, including abstracts, narratives, needs assessments, project designs/workplans, logic models, evaluation plans, evaluation checklists, sustainability plans, budgets, and supporting documents.

  • Gain proficiency in crafting compelling abstracts that succinctly summarize the key elements of a grant proposal to capture the attention of reviewers.

  • Develop skills in constructing comprehensive narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and proposed project objectives to grant reviewers.

  • Learn the importance of conducting thorough needs assessments to identify and justify the need for funding and intervention within the target community or population.

  • Understand the process of designing a project work plan, including defining project activities, timelines, milestones, and responsible parties, to ensure successful project implementation.

  • Explore the concept of logic models and learn how to develop logical frameworks that illustrate the relationship between project inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts.

  • Gain insight into developing robust evaluation plans to measure the effectiveness and impact of grant-funded projects, including the use of evaluation checklists to ensure comprehensive evaluation coverage.

  • Understand the importance of sustainability planning to ensure the long-term success and impact of grant-funded initiatives beyond the grant period.

  • Develop proficiency in creating detailed budgets that accurately reflect project expenses and align with the proposed activities and objectives outlined in the grant proposal.

Instructor(s)

Marissa Wolfe

Grants Development Quality Assurance Specialist

With over 15 years of non-profit experience, Marissa Wolfe’s expertise extends into fund development, organizational leadership, program implementation, and marketing. Most recently, she served as the first Executive Director of Keep US Fed Montgomery County, a food rescue organization. Her previous professional roles included a diverse list of non-profits: Girl Scouts, United Way, parks and recreation, and disability advocacy. She thrives on connecting innovative program models with the strategies and funds to create community impact. Marissa resides in Cypress, Texas with her husband and three children.

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