Grant Writing
A hands-on workshop course

Course Description: A step by step hands on course that covers all the necessary aspects of writing a successful grant including the researching of funders, building, organizing and customizing proposals.  Course material includes a preparation checklist, a glossary of terms, information on finding funders by type, sample proposals, letters and budgets.

No previous experience required. This course is appropriate for anyone interested in researching and writing grant proposals.

Section 1
Overview of the Grant Writing Process - essential terminology, models of successful proposals, the seven elements of writing a great proposal, and the importance of preparation.

Section 2
Identifying Needs and Focus - identify the needs of your organization, community and population being served, planning ahead for implementation.

Section 3
Finding Funding Sources - researching available grants, collecting information about funders and how they evaluate proposals, the five primary types of funders: government, foundations, corporate, individuals, and alternative, matching grant and project

Section 4
Developing General Proposals and Budgets - making pre-proposal contact with potential funders, submiting query letters, writing a fundable plan, making projects attractive to funders

Section 5
Preparing and Submitting Specific Proposals - creating a timeline, understanding grant guidelines and formal applications, compiling grant applications, the first draft, quality review and evaluation, assembling supporting data, packaging and submission, best practices - include key words, proof carefully, submit at least ten days before deadline, etc.

Section 6
Responding to the Decision - thank you regardless of result, asking for feedback to improve future proposals, re-applying (the three submission approach)

Section 7
Grant Reporting - follow-up after reward, implementation, filing reports to funder, preparing for the next project

$99 (Special Discount)

$160 regular

Open to all - members and non-members, businesses and individuals, and those both inside and outside of Bucks County.

Non-members receive a $25 credit towards membership; Members receive a $25 credit towards annual renewal.

Registration
Because class size is limited, you must pre-register or this course.

June 22nd Class

Time
9:30am-12:30pm
Sat, June 22, 2019

Location
Beneficial Bank (WSFS)
34 S. Sycamore St
Newtown, PA 18940

Register for the June 22 Class

June 27th Class

Time
9:00am-12:00pm
Thurs, June 27, 2019

Location
Beneficial Bank (WSFS)
1065 W. County Line Rd
Warminster, PA 18974

Register for the June 27 Class

July 16th Class

Time
5:30-8:30pm
Tues, July 16, 2019

Location
Vitris
1635 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Register for the July 16 Class

Also available as
a private class or staff training