Grant Writing

Bachelors Degree in Public Administration

PA 400

Breyer State University

Instructor: Waylon G. Stepp, PhD.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: The overall objective for this course is to give you the tools to help your organizations schools, non-profit agencies, community service groups, and businesses the tools to successfully compete for grant funds.  Individuals working on professional development proposals will also gain the skills and knowledge to successfully propose research and study plans.  Specific objectives involve:

1). Assessing organizational needs.
2). Researching government agencies and private foundations for good fits between grantor goals and organizational needs.
3). Gaining organizational and community support.
4). Scrutinizing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Grant Application Packets, instructions.
5). Writing effective proposal letters.
6). Outlining effective proposals.
7). Outlining management plans.
8). Outlining evaluation plans.
9). Developing budgets.
10). Revising proposals and grant applications in workshops.

Methods for accomplishing these goals will primarily involve problem-based/project-based learning.  You will identify real organizations with real needs, and research and write in order to bring about a project through grant funding that solves a problem or fills a community need.  You are encouraged to work in teams.

TIME FRAME: This is an eight semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded eight semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOKS: There is one (1) required textbook for this course.

Book 1: How to Write a Grant Proposal. Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick. Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. ISBN # 0471212202.

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EXAMINATIONS:  There are two (2) exams for this course.

Mid-Term Exam. The midterm will have both short (identification) and long (essay) questions to answer. You will have a choice of questions on both parts of the exam.  The midterm is worth 15% of the final course grade.

Final Exam.  The exam in this course will have both short (identification) and long (essay) questions to answer.   You will have a choice of questions in both parts of the exam.  The final exam is worth 20% of the final course grade.

Both exams are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course. The examinations are subjective type. To send me the exam, you must send me an email and let me know that you have finished your paper. I will then download your exam and grade it. Within a week, you will receive an email back from me telling you what your grade was and why you received it.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

The grading sheet for all written papers is as follows:

CONTENT: Weight 48%.

1. Content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive.
2. Major points are stated clearly, and are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis.
3. Research is adequate for the topic.
4. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 28%.

1. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
2. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
3. The paper's organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.
4. The conclusion reviews the major points.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 12%.

1. Spelling is correct.
2. Word usage is correct.
3. Punctuation is correct.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 12%.

1. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
2. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
3. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we will have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me.If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are three (3) written assignments for this course. Please go to the assignments section of the classroom.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Waylon G. Stepp. Ph.D., CGS, currently teach undergraduate and graduate courses for Breyer State University. I hold a Doctorate in Public Administration, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management. I am a nationally Certified Grants Specialist. I have taught on all levels of the educational field. I have taught for both traditional and non-traditional post-secondary institutions. My background includes law enforcement management, non-profit management, and public school administration.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Through research, class discussion and critique, and product development specific learning outcomes will be:

1). The development and appreciation for the vocabulary of grants administration and management.
2). An understanding of the types of financial assistance to local public and quasi-public agencies.
3). The development of skills in proposal writing.
4). A knowledge of various approaches for an effective grants project management system.
5). An appreciation of the intergovernmental grants review process.

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