IDS+553+-+Grant+Writing

A practical course on ﬁnding grant money, researching and writing grant proposals, and preparing the required applications. Each student will prepare and submit a grant proposal to a potential funding source. Spring 2011
 * IDS 553 - Grant Writing**

Syllabus:

Learning Outcomes: 1. To design and develop a proposal suitable for funding 2. To research possible sources of funding 3. To learn about the profession of Grants/Fund raising 4. To discuss how to manage a funded project

Wrote a theoretical $40,000 proposal for the Community Kitchen of Torrington, Connecticut, in order for the kitchen to purchase a vehicle to reduce its own costs in time and to save it enough money to balance its budget.

Letter of Intent for the Community Kitchen of Torrington:

Community Kitchen of Torrington, Connecticut Grant Proposal:

Wrote a $7,500 proposal for the Milford Public Library for three digital signage displays for the library and local non-profit groups to be able to better convey services to the public.