Course Overview
This two-day interactive workshop provides participants with a strong foundation in successful grant writing. The program begins with an exploration of funding streams, including how to distinguish between federal and state sources and identify the best options for projects. Participants will learn to set clear goals, craft measurable milestones and align proposals with their organization’s mission.
Building on this foundation, the workshop also covers more advanced content, including understanding funder priorities, writing compelling narratives and applying a practical rubric to evaluate grant proposals. By the end, participants will have the tools to strengthen proposals and improve their chances of success.
Learning Objectives
After attending this training, participants will be able to:
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Explain key concepts, terminology and funding sources related to grants
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Interpret application deliverables to identify and articulate measurable outcomes and objectives
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Align project goals and objectives with their organization’s mission and purpose
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Demonstrate the importance of goal clarity
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Develop SMART milestones to communicate project progress and success
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Write compelling narratives that clearly define the problem, proposed solution, and potential impact
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Recognize what funders expect in different sections of a grant application
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Apply a rubric with categories “Minimal,” “Sufficient,” and “Optimal” to evaluate proposal quality and identify areas for improvement