Free, grant proposal writing workshop
April 13, 2009
The Grant Foundation Center will be hosting a free grant proposal writing workshop in downtown Los Angeles April 13, 2009. Developed as a free service to interested funding seekers, the Grant Proposal and Development Short Course is a one day survey course of the proposal writing and development process. Focusing on the format and structure of the successful grant proposal, this course provides attendees with an overview of each part of the grant proposal, avenues for researching available grant programs, and ends with basic proposal writing techniques. This is an excellent introduction and refresher for the beginner and those required to write their own grant proposals. If you are new to the process, you will find this free resources invaluable.
Interested nonprofit professionals, academic researchers, and members of the community should register at www.grantfoundationcenter.org by clicking on “Programs”. While there is no fee for attending the workshop, registration is required as seats will be limited. Please find the program description below:
Grant Proposal and Development Short Course
Grant Proposal and Development Short Course
Hotel Stillwell Conference and Event Center
838 Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
April 13, 2009
8:00am to 5:00pm
Contact: Grant Foundation Center
(213) 817-6629
info@grantfoundationcenter.org
This one-day program will address the following subjects:
· Developing fundable ideas
· Grant terminology
· Preliminary steps in grant acquisition
· The components of an effective grant proposal
· Proposal Structure, Format, and Organization
· Grant proposal tips
· Importance of program/project evaluation
· Program/project budget development
· Conducting a funding search (foundations, corporations, federal agencies, state grants)
· Making contact with a funding source
· Grant management
· How do funding sources evaluate grant proposals
· Resources the “Pros” use to acquire grants
· Grant writing tips and strategies