NPO 317 - Introduction to Grant Writing

2 credit(s)
Social activists, non-profit leaders, educators and many other professionals need effective grant writing skills in order to secure competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations. Writing a successful grant proposal requires writing proficiency, strong research skills, creativity, and organizational ability. This course provides students with the background necessary to develop a strong case statement, an essential component of a competitive funding proposal. Working with community partners, students in this project-based course will create a submissable case statement that can be utilized in multiple grant proposals. Topics covered include: researching grant opportunities, writing the proposal, budget development, and professional ethics. Previously Listed As: CIV 317
Core Requirement(s): Civic Engagement
Prerequisite(s): NPO 316 and ENGW 180, ENGW 181, ENGW 182, or ENGW 183 with a minimum C- grade.