TRAINING THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF!
Four workshops are offered that train and equip resource developers with the skills necessary to obtain public and private grant funding and other resources for critical program, equipment and other needs.
1. Developing Winning Grant Programs and Proposals - a two day workshop that provides participants with detailed training in how to develop a winning grant program and a winning letter of inquiry and grant proposal. This workshop will benefit beginners as well as more experienced grant writers. Management personnel charged with reviewing applications prior to their submission will also benefit from this training. Instruction, workgroup exercises and a detailed manual. Registration Fee $350.00
2. Grant Workshop for Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS - a two day workshop that covers: where to find and how to obtain public and private grants; where to find and how to obtain in-kind resources; how to use the internet to find grants and; how to write a winning grant proposal and Letter of Inquiry. This workshops will benefit beginners, advanced resource developers and management personnel. Instruction, workgroup exercises and a detailed manual. Registration Fee $350.00
3. Resource Development Workshop - a three day workshop that combines how to develop winning grant programs and proposals with training in developing public and private funding and other resources for critical program, equipment, facility, training and other needs. Instruction, workgroup exercises and a detailed manual. Registration Fee $450.00
4. Developing Public and Private Funding and Other Resources - a one day seminar that provides training in developing public and private funding and other resources for programs, equipment and facility, training and other needs. Instruction and a detailed workshop manual. Registration Fee $225.00
Cursor down for detailed workshop agendas and student comments.
Two Day Workshop - Developing Winning Grant Programs and Proposals
Instruction, Small Work Group Exercises, Detailed Workshop Manual
A. Program Development
| How to Determine if a Problem or Need is Grant Fundable |
| How to Document a Problem or Need to Convince A Funding Agency |
| How to Develop Clear, Specific and Measurable Goals and Objectives. |
| How to Develop Credible, Effective Methodology for Achieving Goals and Objectives |
| How to Determine Needed Resources and Develop a Program Budget |
| How to Develop a Multi-Source Plan for Acquiring Needed Funding and Other Resources |
| How to Develop Program Time Lines |
| How to Develop an Evaluation Plan for Measuring Progress Towards and Achievement of Goals and Objectives |
| Common Evaluation Problems and How to Overcome Them |
| The Role of the Grant Writer in Program Development |
| How to Organize and Effective Program Development and Implementation Team - Do's and Don'ts |
B. Proposal Writing
| How to Interest a Public or Private Grant Maker in a Non-Solicited Proposal |
| How to Write and When to Use a Letter of Inquiry |
| Choosing the Right Proposal Format |
| Customizing the Proposal for the Type of Grant Maker |
| Solicited and Non-Solicited Proposals - Writing Differences |
| Proposal Cover Page Design, Choosing a Program Title, Proposal Bindings |
| Writing Style and Writing Tips |
| How to Write Each Section of the Proposal to Attract Funding |
| How to Develop a Proposal Budget That Takes Into Consideration Possible Unforeseen Costs |
| Tips on Writing Proposals for Technology, Equipment and Facilities Grants |
| How to Avoid the Eleven Most Common Reasons For Proposal Denial |
Two Day Workshop - Grant Workshop for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS
A. Developing Public and Private Funding and Other Resources:
| How to Find and Obtain Federal Assistance: Grants, Technical Assistance, Surplus Property, Special Purchasing Programs, Training and other Assistance |
| How to Find and Obtain Grants from Independent, Corporate and Community Foundations |
| How to Find and Obtain Support from Corporate/Business Giving Programs: Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance, Training, Purchasing Programs, Facilities, Services and Other Resources |
| How to Develop Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance and Other Resources From Service Clubs, Local Businesses, Associations, Churches, Fraternal Organizations, Community Groups and Other Local Sources. |
| How to Use the Internet to Find and Obtain Public and Private Grants and Other Resources |
| How Public Agencies are Using Special Purpose Foundations to Raise Funds for Programs, Equipment, Facilities, Training and Other Critical Needs. |
| Forty-Five Fund Raising Ideas that can be used by Nonprofits and Community Organizations and Groups to raise money to support Programs, Equipment and other Critical Needs |
B. Proposal Writing
| How to Interest a Public or Private Grant Maker in a Non-Solicited Proposal |
| How to Write and When to Use a Letter of Inquiry |
| Choosing the Right Proposal Format |
| Customizing the Proposal for the Type of Grant Maker |
| Solicited and Non-Solicited Proposals - Writing Differences |
| Proposal Cover Page Design, Choosing a Program Title, Proposal Bindings |
| Writing Style and Writing Tips |
| How to Write Each Section of the Proposal to Attract Funding |
| How to Develop a Proposal Budget That Takes Into Consideration Possible Unforeseen Costs |
| Tips on Writing Proposals for Technology, Equipment and Facilities Grants |
| How to Avoid the Eleven Most Common Reasons For Proposal Denial |
Three Day Workshop - Resource Development Workshop
This workshop combines the two day program development and proposal writing training with a third day of training in developing public and private resources for programs, equipment, facilities and other critical needs. The agenda for the first day of training follows. The second and third day of the training would follow the above agenda for program development and proposal writing. Instruction, workgroup exercises and a detailed handbook.
Developing Public and Private Funding and Other Resources:
| How to Find and Obtain Federal Assistance: Grants, Technical Assistance, Surplus Property, Special Purchasing Programs, Training and other Assistance |
| How to Find and Obtain Grants from Independent, Corporate and Community Foundations |
| How to Find and Obtain Support from Corporate/Business Giving Programs: Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance, Training, Purchasing Programs, Facilities, Services and Other Resources |
| How to Develop Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance and Other Resources From Service Clubs, Local Businesses, Associations, Churches, Fraternal Organizations, Community Groups and Other Local Sources. |
| How to Use the Internet to Find and Obtain Public and Private Grants and Other Resources |
| How Public Agencies are Using Special Purpose Foundations to Raise Funds for Programs, Equipment, Facilities, Training and Other Critical Needs. |
| Forty-Five Fund Raising Ideas that can be used by Nonprofits and Community Organizations and Groups to raise money to support Programs, Equipment and other Critical Needs |
One Day Workshop - Developing Public and Private Funding and Other Resources
Instruction and Detailed Workshop Manual. Students will be asked to survey their own agency to determine what support it has obtained from private sources such as businesses, community groups, foundations, etc. Students will be asked to report their findings at the workshop.
| How to Find and Obtain Federal Assistance: Grants, Technical Assistance, Surplus Property, Special Purchasing Programs, Training and other Assistance |
| How to Find and Obtain Grants from Independent, Corporate and Community Foundations |
| How to Find and Obtain Support from Corporate/Business Giving Programs: Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance, Training, Purchasing Programs, Facilities, Services and Other Resources |
| How to Develop Funding, Equipment, Technical Assistance and Other Resources From Service Clubs, Local Businesses, Associations, Churches, Fraternal Organizations, Community Groups, Other Public Agencies, etc. |
| How to Use the Internet to Find and Obtain Public and Private Grants and Other Resources |
| How Public Agencies are Using Special Purpose Foundations and Community Foundations to Raise Funds and other Resources for Programs, Equipment, Facilities, Training and Other Critical Needs. |
| Forty-Five Fund Raising Ideas that can be used by Nonprofits and Community Organizations and Groups to raise money to support Programs, Equipment and other Critical Needs |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Student Evaluation Comments
Student Comments From October 28-29, 2001 Workshop in Memphis, Tenn:
"One of the best seminars I have attended in my 30 years of law enforcement experience" Sgt R.E., Madison P.D., Miss.
"After attending three other grant writing workshops I must say this one is by far the most educational and, informative... the teacher was easy to keep up with and understand." Deputy Chief E.J., Leland P.D., Miss.
"Detail was excellent. The manual complete. Makes it easy to refer to later." ( Rated the workshop, the trainer and the manual a "10" on a scale from 1 to 10.) Firefighter/EMT B.W., Hazel Green Fire/Rescue, Alabama
Student Comments from Past Workshops:
"This workshop brought my previous grant writing and project management skills into focus and has increased my professional confidence."
"Can't wait to get back to my office and try some of this stuff out."
"Was expecting a program which would point a beginner in the right direction - got exactly what I was looking for, and more! Thank you."
"Great course for supervisory rank personnel. Instructor was excellent."
"I do wish to say, that I would be thrilled to advertise your instruction to anyone, and the first five hours of class were well worth the entire fee!"
"Your guidance and expertise made our experience for those two days very special. Thank you for sharing your gifts with each us."
"Great seminar! We would like to sponsor a second one and have enough new people signed up to do it."
"An extremely informative 2 days. A wealth of information was presented that will allow my agency to tap heretofore unknown financial resources."
"Now I know why most of my previous grant proposals were denied!"
"You didn't just go through the motions of instructing....you wanted us to learn and I did."
"We were just awarded a $40,000 grant..we could not have gotten it without your training."
_______________________________________________________________
Return to Home Page