Guest speakers will include individuals familiar with submitting and evaluating successful proposals. No special background is needed to enroll or to excel in the course. The value of this course rests on student participation. Come to class prepared to comment on the readings, the sample proposals and, especially, the proposals and presentations of your fellow students. Each student will work on one project but submit grants to at least four different funding organizations.
Additional submissions provide extra credit for the grade on the final proposal.
I strongly encourage students to work in groups of 3 or more in order to maximize the impact of their efforts, reduce individual workloads, and simulate most working environments. Due no later than February 26. Due no later than April 2. Due as submitted to potential funders during the term but no later than May 7 at 5 pm. Jane C. Geever and Patricia McNeill, The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing , Foundation Center, 1997.