North Texas Grant Workshop | Dallas, TX, DFW, OKC

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MakeUready Grant Workshop (Patent Pending)

Do you keep applying for grants and keep getting rejected? Our MakeUready workshop is compiled in two days where we teach you how to get your organization ready to apply for grant funding.

Tired of grant rejections? Unlock your organization's funding potential with our comprehensive, two-day MakeUready workshop. We'll guide you through the entire grant readiness process, ensuring your applications stand out and maximize your chances of success.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate

Language: English

Duration: 2 Days

Workshop/Seminar Delivery: Classroom/Onsite

Tentative Agenda:

Module 1: Introduction to Grants

• What are grants?
• Types of grants and funders
• Benefits and challenges of grant funding
• Key terms and concepts

Module 2: Assessing Organizational Readiness

• Mission, vision, and goals alignment
• Financial stability and sustainability
• Program capacity and evaluation
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Board and staff commitment

Module 3: Identifying Funding Opportunities

• Grant research strategies and resources
• Evaluating funder priorities and fit
• Matching your needs with available funding
• Building relationships with potential funders

Module 4: Developing a Grant Proposal

• Anatomy of a winning proposal
• Crafting compelling narratives
• Articulating clear goals and objectives
• Building a realistic budget
• Ensuring compliance with grant guidelines

Module 5: Budgeting for Grant Success

• Understanding direct and indirect costs
• Calculating personnel and non-personnel expenses
• Aligning budget with project goals
• Tracking and reporting financial data

Module 6: Evaluation and Reporting

• Designing effective evaluation plans
• Measuring and documenting outcomes
• Communicating impact to funders
• Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements

Module 7: Sustainability and Grant Management

• Developing a sustainable funding strategy
• Diversifying funding sources
• Managing grant awards effectively
• Building long-term relationships with funders

Module 8: Grant Writing Tips and Tricks

• Avoiding common pitfalls
• Writing clear, concise, and persuasive proposals
• Tailoring proposals to specific funders
• Getting feedback and revising drafts

Module 9: Grant Review and Decision-Making

• Understanding the grant review process
• Responding to reviewer feedback
• Making informed decisions about grant awards
• Negotiating grant terms and conditions

Module 10: Next Steps and Resources

• Continuing your grant readiness journey
• Additional training and support options
• Networking and collaboration opportunities
• Grant-related resources and tools

Target Audience:

• Nonprofit/For profit organization
• Educational Institutions
• Community Groups
• Small Business Owners
• Researchers and academics
• Municipal and Local Government agencies

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the types of grants and funding sources available.
• Assess your organization's readiness for grant funding.
• Develop a clear mission, vision, and goals aligned with potential grants.
• Research and identify suitable grant opportunities.
• Master the key components of a winning grant proposal.
• Create a realistic and well-structured budget for your project.
• Design effective evaluation plans and report outcomes accurately.
• Develop sustainable funding strategies and diversify funding sources.
• Learn essential grant writing tips and avoid common pitfalls.
• Understand the grant review process and negotiate grant terms.

Prerequisites:

A "want to learn" & teacheable attitude!

Course Materials:

Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

What to bring to our workshop?

To maximize your learning experience, please bring a laptop. We will be exploring potential grant funding opportunities tailored to your organization's specific needs.

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