HSH 363 - Introduction to Grant Writing

3 Credit Hours

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to grants and their place in the development of community and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the tools and techniques necessary for successful grant writing and the understanding of the grant process paradigm. Students will be introduced to a wide range of grant writing terminology, techniques and resources while exploring the impact of organizational mission, vision and values; organizational budget, structure and function; public relations and marketing; and grant review panels and upon the creation of successful grant proposals.