Grant writing is an important aspect of funding projects in the field of public administration. Understanding
concepts is a good start, but learning how to apply what you are learning in real-world situations will help you
understand how to see a need, develop a plan, and put together a grant proposal. Throughout this course, you
will work on a grant proposal for a fictitious project of your choosing on behalf of a non-profit agency or
organization.
The first step in the process is to determine the needs, as well as the resources available to help you reach your
goal.
Develop a 1,050- to 1,400-word needs statement and management plan that will be part of a proposal. Include
the following sections in your submission:
“ Introduction: Describe the characteristics of your fictitious agency or organization.
“ Research: Locate at least two possible funding sources you might contact for this grant proposal. Be sure to
identify the needs criteria used by the sources you select.
“Needs Statement: Identify the specific problem the proposed project will address.
“ Management Plan: Describe the responsibilities of the project directory (you and any staff you will employ as
part of the grant team). Explain the teamwork strategies you will employ.
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