Intro Grants & Grant Writing for CBOs

Instructors: Mariana Lazo, MD, PhD, ScM, Associate Research Professor; Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health & Storey Clayton, Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health

Dates: Thursday, June 26

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST

Format: In person

The purpose of this course is to develop community-based organizations and Philadelphia community members’ knowledge about grants, grant-writing, and increase community capacity to take charge of the research process.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe what a grant is, the reasons for applying for a grant, how grant-writing fits into the program or intervention planning process .
2. Understand the key components of grant proposals, such as the problem or needs statement, evaluation plan, and budget 
3. Initiate the grant application process, including how to effectively search for grant opportunities and identify grants that align with the goals and missions of the participant’s organization 
4. Understand budgetary requirements of grants and practice developing budgets

Continuing Education Credits*: 1.5 CEU or 15 CPH

Host or Publisher Drexel Urban Health Collaborative Summer Institute