Grant Writing Workshop

This 4-part (8-hour) course will provide you with a hands-on experience to give you skill and insight into the grant research, writing and application process from a seeker and funder perspective. In this course you will:

• Identify grant sources using online portals;
• Develop a strategy to develop relationships with funding agencies in your industry;
• Draft your proposal including the following required sections: project description, problem/needs statement, case statement, goal/objectives/outcome, methodology, logic model, budget, dissemination plan and evaluation plan;
• Refine an existing grant proposal;
• Practice writing sections of your proposal;
• Gain deeper understanding into what funders actually are seeking including funding award criteria and scoring.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Effectively research and find grant opportunities;
• Gather all the information needed to draft a grant proposal;
• Target and eliminate red flags in your proposal through careful editing techniques;
• Enhance your chances for fund selection by review committees by scoring high in funder criteria;
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with potential funding agencies and organizations.

This course is designed for participants interested in starting a career as a grant writer, strengthening professional skill in grant writing and/or adding this skill to their resume for potential opportunities.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and will have access to online writing exercises and a workbook for this course