Grant-Writing Workshop Series

Description

Learn how to write and secure grants like a pro.
Gain an edge with NSU?s $99-per-workshop special.
EXPERT-LED | HANDS-ON | TEMPLATES AND TOOLS

Introduction to Grant Writing        FEBRUARY 3 | NOON?2:00 P.M.
? Understand common pitfalls for first-time and experienced grant writers.
? Discover tips for making your proposal stand out.
? Learn how to tell a compelling story in your grant.
? Create a detailed time line for your proposal-writing journey.

Funding Search Strategies        FEBRUARY 10 | NOON?2:00 P.M.
? Learn the many ways funders refer to (and advertise) grant opportunities.
? Understand the difference between public and private funders and receive advice for applying to each.
? Connect with free (and available) funding search tools.
? Discover how to familiarize yourself with funders and their priorities.
? Consider ways to find collaborators to strengthen your proposal.

Understanding Grant Opportunities (i.e., RFPs)        FEBRUARY 17 | NOON?2:00 P.M.
? Learn how to examine funding opportunities for project ?fit.?
? Go through a checklist of key qualifying (and disqualifying) items for a grant opportunity.
? Generate a proposal outline, with key section headings and content pulled directly from an RFP.
? Annotate your proposal outline with evaluation criteria from the funder to maximize competitiveness.
? Determine what data and other evidence you need to increase your likelihood of success.

Basic Proposal Writing        FEBRUARY 24 | NOON?2:00 P.M.
? Review the typical sections of a grant proposal and make a game plan for getting it all done.
? Understand how to write strong goals and objectives.
? Learn how to write persuasive text for each part of a grant to garner reviewer excitement.
? Hear what ?helps? and what ?hurts? a grant in the review process.
? Find ways to seek feedback on your project idea and grant documents.

Advanced Proposal Writing        MARCH 3 | NOON?2:00 P.M.
? Understand how to use proposal rejection as a stepping-stone for future funding.
? Learn how to draft a grant budget that aligns with your grant proposal objectives.
? Create a program evaluation plan based on a logic model and other evaluation frameworks.
? Discuss other proposal enhancement components, such as data, collaborators, and more.

To register for one or more $99 workshop, scan the QR code or visit nova.edu/campuses.