Arts+ Rec presents: How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal Seminar

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Center for Community Arts | Walnut Creek, CA

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Boost your grant writing skills! Join this free in-person seminar to learn tools, strategies & tips to craft strong, standout proposals.
About this Event

How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal

Presented by: Dr. David E. Fraser, Ed.D

Dr. David E. Fraser, Ed.D — is the Chief of Staff for District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston and is a lecturer at CSU East Bay. He is also the author of, "Grantcraft: The Practitioner's Guide to Strategic Funding for Public Service, Healthcare, and the Nonprofit Sector".

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Purpose

This full-day seminar is designed to strengthen relationships with local agencies and expand our regional impact into neighboring cities. By offering accessible, high-quality training in grant writing, we aim to empower local organizations to pursue funding opportunities more effectively.

Description

During this immersive in-person session, you’ll gain valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you stand out in the competitive world of grant writing. Learn how to structure proposals effectively, highlight your strengths, and communicate your ideas with clarity and impact. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the grant process and build your confidence in crafting compelling proposals.

Cost

This event will be offered free of charge* to make it accessible to all nonprofit organizations and governement entitities.

*Due to limited space, we that only two representatives maximum attend from your organization.

Sponsorship Opportunity

We are currently seeking sponsorship support to help cover the cost of the seminar and hospitality. We are still seeking sponsors for the Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.

Options include:

  • – A $1,000 donation includes an opportunity to speak at the start of the seminar, a table for use at the event for your marketing materials and utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
  • - A $200 donation includes a table for use at the event and utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
  • – A $100 donation includes utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
  • - Coffee, snacks, and meal donation inclusions vary but always include utilization of your logo on all marketing materials.

As a cost-saving measure, we plan to ask attendees to bring their own lunches or visit nearby restaurants during the break unless sponsorship allows us to provide meal options.

ADA & Special Request Information

We are committed to making our events accessible for everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Vannessa Cendejas at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2311 or send an email to [email protected].

Accommodations such as interpreters cannot be guaranteed without at least 30 days notice.

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Center for Community Arts, 111 North Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, United States

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