PADM 6885 - Writing and Grants: Foundations, NPOs, Government Contracts

Credits: 3
Course Designation Electives

This course teaches writing and process in the context of grant funding and government contracts. The course examines the process and management of grants by nonprofit organizations (NPO), especially those involved as direct providers of public services. A primary focus is learning and employing grant strategies and procedures. Foundational is development of the sound writings skills that serve the practice of securing grant funding and government contracts; soundly constructed argumentation in the presentation of data supporting research based claims. Central to this learning is an examination of foundations: why they exist, how they perform as stewards; their impact on public service; and how to foster and maintain foundation relationships.