Grants: Going for the Green
Foundations and state and federal entities are ready to give money for appropriate purposes. In Grant Writing Basics, you’ll learn to identify your needs, clarify your purpose, and look at the grant development process, its components, and terminology. Then explore ways to locate grant funders potentially interested in your project or program in Grant Resources (session two). Learn how to search a variety of resources including the web and publications (basic computer skills are helpful, but not required). Leave with a sense of direction, practical tips, and resources. Although designed with two sessions, you may attend either session individually.

Grant Writing Basics
Mon., Oct. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. 
University Center Rm. 12
Code: 5742

Grant Resources
Wed., Oct. 14, 6:30-9 p.m.                                     Code: 5745
University Center Rm. 103
Instructor: Heidi Yaple
Cost: $89 for both
or $48 each if taken individually

Grant Writing: The Next Steps
This continuation of the basic grant writing class is intended for those who have an idea of how to write a grant, but would like more in-depth information and hands-on experience. All aspects of developing a proposal for funding are covered, including practice in creating goals, objectives, evaluation plans, and budgets. Learn about writing style and application presentation. You are encouraged to bring an idea and a funding agency application form or a completed proposal.

Mon. & Wed., Oct. 19 & 21
6:30-9 p.m., University Center Rm. 16
Instructor: Heidi Yaple
Cost: $69       Code: 5746

Grants Management—Where to Start
Once a grant is awarded, a whole new process begins—organization and management. Gain an understanding of funding agency expectations and how these can be effectively met. Get practical information and ideas in the following critical areas: organizing project-specific information, reporting requirements including financial and narrative progress reports, monitoring grant spending and budget modifications, and requirements related to audit compliance. Learn strategies for managing multiple grant-funded projects. Useful for those considering grants, in the process of seeking grants, and those already working with grant funds.

Wed., Oct. 28, 6:30-9 p.m.
University Center Rm. 208
Instructor: Heidi Yaple
Cost: $45      Code: 5748