Colorado Grants Classes and Trainings

Think Like a Grantmaker
Writing Compelling Federal Grants 
Basics Series: Intro to Grant Proposal Writing

Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing

January 26, 1pm-4pm
Registration fee: $62
Location: Central Denver
Level:New/beginning proposal writers only!

Learn four strategies for securing grant funding. Build confidence as you gain a strong understanding of five key components of a grant proposal. We'll also break out into small groups to review two actual proposals, and put theory into practice.
In this class, we'll discuss:
- How to tell your organization's story
- How to write a strong needs assessment and evaluation plan.
- How to develop effective program and operating budgets
- How decisions are made
- How to effectively communicate with staff at local foundations
- How to research grant opportunities.
- How to write to the appropriate audience
Beyond the lecture format, you'll have a chance to work in small groups with others looking over sample proposals. Time will also be set aside for an informal discussion on proposal writing.

Write Compelling Federal Grant Proposals

January 24, 2010, 1pm-4:00pm
Registration fee: $62
Location: Central Denver
Level: Not for first-time or new proposal writers

Learn three key strategies for making the grant writing process easier and more effective. Also learn how to:
- Research grant opportunities
- Understand requests for proposals
- Write to your audience: federal grant reviewers.
- Save time and simplify!
- Hands-on examples guide the discussion.

The session is led by Jay Katz, who has 20 years of experience and helped nonprofit groups obtain than $70 million in federal grant funding.

Coming in March
Think Like a Grantmaker and Write Gold Medal Grants

Registration fee: $62
Location: Central Denver
Level: All levels welcome

Refine your skills as a grant proposal writer by doing what foundation staff do: review grant proposals, discuss the proposals with colleagues, and identify strengths and weaknesses within the text. Three participants will submit proposals for review by the larger group.

- For those who are participating as reviewers only, the class will help you generate ideas for your own proposals, and show you how a review process can unfold.
- For those who are having their proposals reviewed, you will leave with a solid critique of your work. Previous class attendees have used feedback to improve their proposals, and get more funding for their organizations.

Register early as the class will be limited to 20 participants.