GW-Week 1-Discussion 11/28 $5

Required Readings

 Ward, D. (2012). Writing grant proposals that win (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

o Appendix A, “Federal and Private Websites” (pp. 195–196)

 Flavin, R. (2014). Tips for writing a winning grant proposal. Tech Directions, 74(1), 18–19.

 Vandenbroek, A. (2010). Grant writing without blowing a gasket. Library Media Connection, 28(6), 28–30.

 Foundation Center. (n.d.-a). Guide to funding research—glossary. Retrieved September 29, 2016, from http://grantspace.org/tools/knowledge-base/Funding-Research/Definitions-and-Clarification/glossaries

 Grants.gov. (n.d.-b). Glossary. Retrieved September 29, 2016, from http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grant-terminology.html

 Minnesota Council on Foundations. (n.d.-a). Nonprofit resources. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from https://www.mcf.org/nonprofit-resources

 The Colorado Health Foundation. (n.d.). Grantwriting glossary. Retrieved September 29, 2016, from http://www.coloradohealth.org/glossary.aspx

 Document: Final Project Guidelines (Word document)

Grantsmanship Experiences

With this information in mind, Post an introduction about yourself to your colleagues. Describe your previous grant-writing experiences and explain what, in your opinion, are the most challenging aspects of grant writing. If you have not had previous grant-writing experience, what are some challenges you might anticipate and why? Describe the work you are currently involved in for which you might pursue funding.