Discussion Post I: Funding Through Grants
o Describe the key elements to grant writing.
o Provide a brief description of the grant proposal you selected and explain the strengths of the proposal and any areas where it could be improved.
o Explain how you would improve on the grant proposal to convince the funder that funding this program would have a positive and measurable effect on the community.
Discussion Post II: Financial Capacity and Sustainability in Human Services
For this Discussion, review the budget provided in the grant proposal that you discussed in Discussion. Consider how you would prioritize budgetary needs and fundraise to continue covering costs of this program after the grant period has ended.
Post a brief description of the budget presented in the grant proposal you selected. Describe how you might alter the budget after the grant ended or which budget items you would prioritize as you sought additional funding to continue the program. Explain why you would make these changes or prioritize specific budget items. Finally, explain how you would fundraise to meet the budget priorities.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.