Funded! Essentials of Grant Writing for the Human Services: Core Skills
By Richard Hoefer
Developed in collaboration with social worker Richard Hoefer, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skillsets they need to apply for grants and funding within the helping professions. Part I introduces social workers to core skills related to grant writing.
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About the Course
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Write a compelling needs statement explaining the situation that needs to be changed in a way responsive to a funding opportunity’s requirements.
- Develop or find an existing program that has evidence for its efficacy for the intended population and situation according to the funding opportunity’s requirements.
- Design a program evaluation suited to grant requirements.
- Draft a budget application to the selected program and the funding opportunity, staying within the financial limitations of the grant opportunity.
You will
earn 3 credits by completing this course.
Please note: Accreditation not available in New York, New Jersey, or West Virginia.
Faculty
Richard Hoefer, Ph.D. is Professor at the School of Social Work,
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He publishes frequently regarding
social work leadership, nonprofit administration, advocacy, social policy,
grant writing, and program evaluation. Dr. Hoefer is a consultant in private
practice, helping nonprofit organizations become more effective and efficient
as they achieve their missions. He is a member of the National Association of
Social Workers (NASW), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the
Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), the
International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR), and the American
Evaluation Association (AEA). Dr. Hoefer is the founding and long-time editor
of several academic journals, including the Journal of Policy Practice
and Research.
