Assignment
Required Readings
- Ward, D. (2012). Writing grant proposals that win (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
o Appendix A, "Federal and Private Websites" (pp. 195-196)
- Flavin, R. (2014). Tips for writing a winning grant proposal. Tech Directions, 74(1), 18-19.
- Vandenbroek, A. (2010). Grant writing without blowing a gasket. Library Media Connection, 28(6), 28-30.
- Foundation Center. (n.d.-a). Guide to funding research-glossary.
- Grants (n.d.-b). Glossary.
- Minnesota Council on Foundations. (n.d.-a). Nonprofit resources.
- The Colorado Health Foundation. (n.d.). Grantwriting glossary.
- Document: Final Project Guidelines (Word document)
Grantsmanship Experiences
With this information in mind, Post an introduction about yourself to your colleagues. Describe your previous grant-writing experiences and explain what, in your opinion, are the most challenging aspects of grant writing. If you have not had previous grant-writing experience, what are some challenges you might anticipate and why? Describe the work you are currently involved in for which you might pursue funding.