The Grant Training Center will be holding the Professional Development Grant
Training Workshop:
Professional Grant Development Workshop Proposal Writing I
* January 17-19, 2006
* Place: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
Workshop Description:
This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1)
those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who
wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning
proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention is on how
to effectively tell the story that leads to funding, be it for the
researcher, educator or the non-profit professional.
By focusing on one topic per session, participants receive in-depth
training that relates to their specific grant needs. The ultimate goal of
the workshop is for each participant to successfully begin researching and
writing his/her grant. Our interactive workshop is characterized by its
intensity, relevance and balanced emphasis on knowledge and skills achieved
through: 1) individual and group exercises, 2) hands-on experiences, 3)
lectures and 4) one-on-one consultations. Participants should expect a
lively three-day engagement of networking, researching, listening, asking
questions, writing and developing ideas into winning proposals.
Participants Will learn how to:
- Set and determine funding priorities;
- Comprehend the diversity of the grant funding community;
- Research and identify potential funding sources;
- Create the right fit with the funding agency;
- Address the guidelines of proposals;
- Identify and effectively write the key elements of a proposal;
- Integrate each component of the grant into the final product;
- Develop focused and realistic budgets;
- Package professional grants submissions;
- Initiate contact, receive feedback and follow-up with funding agencies.
Participants will receive:
- The Professional Grant Development Certificate;
- Manual on effective academic and non-profit grant research and writing;
- CD containing sample winning proposals from various donors, useful
websites, bibliography and guidelines for federal, foundation, and regional
support.
Faculty:
Our instructors have conducted grant writing workshops for academic,
research, health, public sector and non-profit professionals; and assisted
individuals and institutions to successfully write and receive funding from
federal, corporate, private, foundation and multilateral donors.
Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a
first-come-first-serve-basis. Thus, it is recommended that if you wish to
attend, you register as early as possible.
Registration:
Register on line at www.granttrainingcenter.com

The Grant Training Center, located in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan
area, conducts introductory to specialized grant training for academic
researchers, program planners, and public sector administration employees.
Phone: 866-704-7268
E-mail: training.coordinator@...
Please forward this e-mail to those who could benefit from this workshop.