This course will concentrate on how to prepare and apply for funding (including crowdfunding on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, as well as Guggenheim and NYFA fellowships). Topics include: why and how grants are made to individuals; the best tools for researching potential funders, and how to identify those that match your needs. We will focus on what makes a successful proposal and the all-important money question-how to create an appropriate budget and know what to ask for. Clarity of writing and the proper tailoring of your proposal to a specific source will be emphasized. Participants will complete weekly assignments, culminating in a template grant proposal and budget. This course is for anyone interested in improving his or her chances of receiving funding.
Note: No prior grant writing experience is required.