Grant Seminar Descriptions

Research Associates' course curriculum provide you with the information to help you succeed in the grants field. These curriculum cover proposal writing and program development, grant administration, grant consulting, grant evaluation, and grant reviewing.

Introduction to Grant Writing

This detailed one-day workshop introduces beginning grantwriters to the field of grantwriting. This is an excellent pre-requisite to the Certified Grants Specialist class. Participants learn how to:

  • Identify government, private, and corporate grant funding sources
  • Conduct a community needs assessment
  • Write convincing problem statements
  • Develop innovative program designs
  • Create program-driven budgets
  • Prepare grant proposals and applications
  • Integrate unique components to gain extra point
Certified Grants Specialist Curriculum
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Certified Grants Specialist

Suitable for novice and experienced grant writers, this course provides the knowledge successful grant writers need. Introduction to Grant writing is suggested for novices but not required. Topics include:

  • Finding best-fit funding sources
  • Applying to government, private, and corporate grant programs
  • Analyzing grant applications and RFP's (Request for Proposals)
  • Conducting a thorough needs assessment
  • Developing innovative program activities
  • Establishing goals and objectives
  • Creating a management plan for implementation
  • Disseminating information and program findings
  • Planning for program sustainability
  • Building strong budgets that withstand cuts
  • Using writing styles for visual appeal
  • Understanding e-grant applications and online forms
  • Learning what happens after the grant is submitted
Certified Grants Specialist Curriculum
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