The Grant Training Center will be conducting the  following workshop for mastering the techniques of writing winning grants

PROFESSIONAL GRANT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 

Proposal Writing  I

JUNE 5-7
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 nonprofit 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 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 nonprofit grant research and  writing;
CD containing sample winning proposals from various donors, useful websites, bibliography and  guidelines for federal, foundation, and  regional
support.

REGISTRATION:
Register on line  at: http://www.granttrainingcenter.com

The Grant Training Center,  located in the Washington, DC 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@...