Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation

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 a 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.

The book covers the major aspects of grant writing and will be important in both macro and micro curriculums." -David Okech, University of Georgia "This a reader-friendly book that connects theory and practice. The result is a highly practical book that will likely be used as a reference even after students graduate." -Murali Nair, Ph.D., Columbia University School of Social Work "This is an outstanding text that combines program development and grantwriting into one concise guidebook. Students will want to keep this text as a reference throughout their careers. Extremely well-written and practical guide to developing new social service programs in our challenging times." -Nancy Feyl Chavkin, Regents' Professor & University Distinguished Professor Emerita, Texas State University