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About Us

The Course

Emphasizing active learning, this course teaches the basics of grant and proposal writing, culminating with the distribution of two $5,000 grants to local nonprofit organizations.

The People

This class is comprised of 40 undergraduate students at James Madison University with diverse backgrounds and areas of study, linked by a common thread of wanting to learn more about the grant writing process.

The Learning By Giving Foundation

"We provide a platform for students to become thoughtful and effective givers by making real dollar grants to nonprofit organizations in their local communities."

The Community

James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA. Located in the central part of the Shenandoah Valley, "The Friendly City" is home to a diverse array of people. 

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