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Proposal

Grant Writing

Community partner: MS-Take Charge, Inc.
Supervisor: SHELLY SUTLEY
Beginning date:
2026-01-30
Ending Date:
2026-04-26

Project Proposal Description

1.

Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer This project focuses solely on securing grant funding to support capacity building for MS-Take Charge, a community event that promotes accessibility, inclusion, and awareness of disability rights. The student will research funding opportunities, assist in writing grant proposals, and help develop budgets and supporting materials.

2.

What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer Our mission is to empower individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to thrive by providing accessible, no-cost therapeutic movement and exercise services that enhance their mental health and overall well-being while encouraging independence.

3.

What skills are required for this project?

Answer Grant research Grant writing and proposal development Written communication Attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines Basic research skills

4.

What are the learning objectives for this project

Answer Through this project, the student will: Learn how to identify appropriate grant opportunities Develop skills in professional grant writing Understand how nonprofit funding supports community programs Improve research and persuasive writing skills

5.

What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer This position is flexible around the students' schedule.

6.

Additional information (not required).

Answer Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that often appears in early adulthood and affects nearly one million people across the United States, including thousands right here in Wisconsin. In Eau Claire alone, approximately 350 individuals are living with MS. Powered by Students and Driven by Purpose, MS-Take Charge invites our community to come together for the MS Neuro Walk on March 28, 2026, at The Sonnentag, to raise awareness, foster connection, and walk alongside those living with MS as we move toward a more inclusive and compassionate future.
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