POLI 755: Grants Administration
University of South Carolina
Spring 2005
Instructor: Dr. Mary Baskin Waters
Office Phone: 803.748.9812
Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:30
Location: Gambrell 431
Required Texts:
1. Burke, Jim, and Carol Ann Prater. 2000. I'll Grant You That: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Funds, Designing Winning Projects, and Writing Powerful Grant Proposals. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Publishers.
2. Carlson, Mim. 2002. Winning Grants: Step by Step. 2 nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
3. Geever, Jane C. 2004. The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing. 4 th ed. United States: The Foundation Center.
4. Friedman, Lawrence J., and Mark D. McGarvie, eds. 2003. Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History. New York: Cambridge University Press.
5. POLI 755 Course Packet. Available at Universal Copies, located at 1120 College Street.
Course Objectives:
This class introduces students to the principles of basic grant writing and grants administration. Is it designed for Master of Public Administration (MPA) students who wish to understand key concepts of the grant seeking and administration process. The topics include the nature of the grant seeking and development process, the initial idea of a project, the system of funding, the role of the funders, and the completion of a successful grant effort. In addition, students will complete a prototype grant proposal, which will include a letter of inquiry, cover letter, project narrative, and budget.
Expectations:
Attendance is mandatory. Only three absences will be allowed before your grade will be affected. No make-up exams will be given. Please arrive for class on time, and be prepared to discuss the class assignments. Please turn off your cell phones and pagers. You are required to stay for the entire class.
Academic Honesty:
Code of Student Responsibility: Plagiarism/Cheating will result in failure of this course in addition to the penalty exacted by the appropriate Academic Dean and the University Honor Council to whom all offenses will be reported.
| Class Exercises/Attendance | 10% |
| Writing Assignments | 15% |
| Student Presentations | 10% |
| Completed Grant Proposal | 40% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
** Note on Class 4, February 2: This class period is yours to use for independent research on grant matchmaking. While I am not expecting you to show up for a class during Week 4, I do expect that you will spend a considerable amount of time researching grant opportunities for your own project.
Class 1: January 12
Introduction
History of Grant Writing
Burke & Prater: Chapters 1 & 2
Carlson: Introduction & Chapter 1
Course Packet: pgs. 6-21, 109-113
Friedman & McGarvie: Part I
Class 3: January 26
Researching Grants and Matchmaking
Burke & Prater: Chapters 3 & 4
Carlson: pgs. 12-13, Appendices A & B
Course Packet: pgs. 22-46
Friedman & McGarvie: Part II, Chapters 7, 8, & 9
Geever: Chapters 1, 10 & 11
DUE: 1-page program proposal
Class 4: February 2
Independent Research on Matchmaking
Class 5: February 9
The Application Process: How to Apply for a Grant, Letter of Inquiry
Burke & Prater: Chapters 5 & 6
Carlson: pgs. 13-18
Course Packet: pgs. 47-49, 72-78
Friedman & McGarvie: Part II, Chapters 10 & 11
Geever: Chapter 2
DUE: Matchmaking Project
Class 6: February 16
The Application Process: Introductions, Needs Statements
Burke & Prater: Chapters 7 & 8
Carlson: Chapters 3 & 9
Course Packet: pgs. 50-57, 79-90
Friedman & McGarvie: Part III, Chapters 12 & 13
Geever: Chapters 3 & 4
Suggested Reading – Burke & Prater: Chapters17 & 18
DUE: Letter of Inquiry Project
Class 7: February 23
The Application Process: Developing Goals & Objectives, Program Descriptions
Burke & Prater: Chapters 9, 10, & 11
Carlson: Chapters 4, 5, & 6
Course Packet: pgs. 58-61, 91-99
Friedman & McGarvie: Part III, Chapters 14 & 15
Geever: Chapter 5
DUE: Introduction & Need Statement Projects
Class 8: March 2
The Application Process: Budgets
Burke & Prater: Chapter 12
Carlson: Chapter 8
Course Packet: pgs. 62-66, 100-102
Friedman & McGarvie: Part III, Chapters 16, 17, & Epilogue
Geever: Chapter 6
DUE: Program Description Project
Class 9: March 16
The Application Process: Conclusions, Cover Letters, & Appendices
Burke & Prater: Chapter 13, 14 & 15
Carlson: Chapters 7, 10 & 11
Course Packet: pgs. 67-70, 103-108
Geever: Chapter 7, 9 & 13
DUE: Budget Project
Class 10: March 23
Midterm Exam
Proposal Presentations
DUE: Completed Grant Proposal
Class 12: April 6
Administering a Grant Program or What to Do After You Get a Grant?
Burke & Prater: Chapter 16
Carlson: Chapter 12
Geever: Chapter 12
Class 13: April 13
Grant Administration continued
Class 14: April 20
Course Wrap-Up