Proposal Writing Basics
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Level: Basic
Length: 1 hour
Type: Video
Presenters: Caroline Herbert
Date Developed: Varies
Source: Foundation Center
This webinar describes the proposal writing process, through answering frequently encountered questions, and providing examples of the various sections of a proposal. It is most applicable to research or program project proposals. Specifically, the webinar reviews proposal planning, contents, and packaging; it also addresses the steps to take after submission. The webinar is offered both in recorded form and live on certain dates; it is also available in Spanish.
Competencies Addressed: To be determined
Types of Continuing Education Credits Available: None
Preparing a Successful Research Grant Application
*Special Instructions: To access presentation, scroll down to “6/6/11: Preparing a Successful Research Grant Application” and click on the blue title.
Level: Intermediate
Length: 1 hour
Type: Webinar
Presenters: Cynthia Minkovitz, PhD, Daniel Armstrong, PhD
Date Developed: 6-6-2011
Source: MCH Training and Research Resource Center, Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s (MCHB) Division of Research, Training, and Education
The webinar first starts with Dr. Minkovitz, who discusses necessary considerations when completing a grant application, such as knowing your audience, choosing the correct question, and understanding differences in evaluation criteria (e.g. HRSA versus NIH). She also addresses key components of grants and the importance of having mentors review your grant before submission. Next, Dr. Armstrong presents the “Pearls and Pitfalls of Grant Preparation”. He touches on advance planning, figures and tables, and using measures that match hypotheses. Throughout their presentations, both Dr. Minkovitz and Dr. Armstrong stress the importance of consistency in the grant writing process. A 15 minute question and answer session complete the webinar.
Competencies Addressed: To be determined
Types of Continuing Education Credits Available: None
New Public Health Administrators Series: Grant Writing
*Special Instructions: Registration to Heartland Centers is required. On the website, click on the “Advanced Search” link on the upper right of the landing page. In the “Category” drop-down menu, select “Public Health Administrators” and type in “Grant Writing” into the “Title” box. Press the yellow “Search” button. Then click on the title “New Public Health Administrators Series: Grant Writing.” In the new window, click on the green play button in the upper right corner.
Level: Basic
Length: 2 hours
Type: Module
Date Developed: 9-25-2008, revised 3-16-2010
Presenters: Video clips provided by Jane Schadle
Source: Heartland Center for Public Health Preparedness
This 2-hour course provides an overview of skills and tools of grant writing, which can be applied to several grant-awarding organizations, such as government agencies and foundations. Specifically, the module discusses locating grant awarding organizations, describes steps involved in preparing a grant application, the resources needed in preparing a grant application, the reporting obligations once a grant is awarded, the implications of grant awards to agency budgets, and how to identify additional resources for grant writers. There are four video clips provided in this course: 1) What is a Grant?, 2) Defining Grant Terms, 3) Steps to Proposal Preparation, and 4) Tips on Grant Writing. Specific examples of grant awarding organizations in Iowa are also highlighted. Practice exercises are provided at the end of each video clip.
Competencies Addressed: To be determined
Types of Continuing Education Credits Available: None
