e know it's hard to carve more time out of the day and grant writing does take time. So the strategy for this course is to use the swiss cheese approach. We'll help you knock little holes out of a large project so you can get it done within your schedule. You may complete this course at your own speed. There is no time limit. You'll also be able to participate from wherever you are and work at times most convenient for you. We have an advisor available to assist you if you have questions. You'll receive... Sample grant proposals prepared by fire departments. A course text e-book. The Online Grant Resource Library. Our Glossary of Terms Dictionary. Examples of well-written proposal letters, needs statements, budgets and other key sections of grant proposals you may review and adapt for your own proposals. Our goal is to help you prepare a successful grant proposal, complete and ready to submit. At your service, Richard Lambert, President, The Idea Bank