Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation: From Advocacy to Outcomes

Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation: From Advocacy to Outcomes provides readers with a contemporary guide to program development fundamentals and implementation. The text explains the full program planning process and outlines the roles that need to be filled. It also posits that advocacy is the foundation for modern program planning in the United States, especially in the wake of new civil rights movements, calls for anti-racist practices, disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

Dedicated chapters cover assessing community strengths, program evaluation, budgeting, fund development, marketing, advocacy, and finding joy in the work. Throughout, Spotlight on Diversity, Difficulties and Joys, and Lessons from the Pandemic sections draw connections between key concepts and real-life challenges, opportunities, and events. A case study from ACH Child and Family Services in Fort Worth provides readers with a practical example of a successful grant and its application.

Designed to equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to develop programs that confront the problems in our society, Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation is an ideal resource for students and professionals in human services.

Richard Hoefer is Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a Ph.D. in social work and political science and an M.A. in political science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He also has a B.S.W. and M.S.W. from the University of Kansas.

Larry D. Watson is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Arlington, Texas, providing individual and family therapy with an emphasis in marital and relationship therapy. He also has over 30 years of experience as a nonprofit administrator. Dr. Watson holds a Ph.D. in urban and public administration and a master's degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.