About this Event
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MakeUready Grant Workshop (Patent Pending)
Do you keep applying for grants and keep getting rejected? Our MakeUready workshop is compiled in two days where we teach you how to get your organization ready to apply for grant funding.
Tired of grant rejections? Unlock your organization's funding potential with our comprehensive, two-day MakeUready workshop. We'll guide you through the entire grant readiness process, ensuring your applications stand out and maximize your chances of success.
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
Language: English
Duration: 2 Days
Workshop/Seminar Delivery: Classroom/Onsite
Tentative Agenda:
Module 1: Introduction to Grants
- What are grants?
- Types of grants and funders
- Benefits and challenges of grant funding
- Key terms and concepts
Module 2: Assessing Organizational Readiness
- Mission, vision, and goals alignment
- Financial stability and sustainability
- Program capacity and evaluation
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Board and staff commitment
Module 3: Identifying Funding Opportunities
- Grant research strategies and resources
- Evaluating funder priorities and fit
- Matching your needs with available funding
- Building relationships with potential funders
Module 4: Developing a Grant Proposal
- Anatomy of a winning proposal
- Crafting compelling narratives
- Articulating clear goals and objectives
- Building a realistic budget
- Ensuring compliance with grant guidelines
Module 5: Budgeting for Grant Success
- Understanding direct and indirect costs
- Calculating personnel and non-personnel expenses
- Aligning budget with project goals
- Tracking and reporting financial data
Module 6: Evaluation and Reporting
- Designing effective evaluation plans
- Measuring and documenting outcomes
- Communicating impact to funders
- Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Module 7: Sustainability and Grant Management
- Developing a sustainable funding strategy
- Diversifying funding sources
- Managing grant awards effectively
- Building long-term relationships with funders
Module 8: Grant Writing Tips and Tricks
- Avoiding common pitfalls
- Writing clear, concise, and persuasive proposals
- Tailoring proposals to specific funders
- Getting feedback and revising drafts
Module 9: Grant Review and Decision-Making
- Understanding the grant review process
- Responding to reviewer feedback
- Making informed decisions about grant awards
- Negotiating grant terms and conditions
Module 10: Next Steps and Resources
- Continuing your grant readiness journey
- Additional training and support options
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Grant-related resources and tools
Target Audience:
- Nonprofit/For profit organization
- Educational Institutions
- Community Groups
- Small Business Owners
- Researchers and academics
- Municipal and Local Government agencies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of grants and funding sources available.
- Assess your organization's readiness for grant funding.
- Develop a clear mission, vision, and goals aligned with potential grants.
- Research and identify suitable grant opportunities.
- Master the key components of a winning grant proposal.
- Create a realistic and well-structured budget for your project.
- Design effective evaluation plans and report outcomes accurately.
- Develop sustainable funding strategies and diversify funding sources.
- Learn essential grant writing tips and avoid common pitfalls.
- Understand the grant review process and negotiate grant terms.
Prerequisites:
A "want to learn" & teacheable attitude!
Course Materials:
Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
What to bring to our workshop?
To maximize your learning experience, please bring a laptop. We will be exploring potential grant funding opportunities tailored to your organization's specific needs.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grayson College, 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, United States
USD 578.39
