Grant Writing

So often we hear someone say “That’s a great idea, we should write a grant for it”, yet the process of seeking and securing grant funding can be daunting, especially when it comes to applying for and administering state or federal grants.  The objectives of this workshop will be to discuss the grant writing profess for state and federal grants ...

Do you wish to improve your organization’s grants program to increase income?  Should you outsource grant writing or keep it in house?  Do you need just a “writer” or are you looking for a grant professional to find opportunities, work with staff to prepare proposals and manage grants?  What qualifications, experience and expertise should a grant consultant/writer have?   Do success ...

The federal government has over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies amounting to billions of dollars each year.  Sifting through myriad opportunities and determining what grants to select can be a time-consuming and difficult process for some organizations.  How do you determine which grants are most appropriate for your organization?  How do you figure out which ...

  The Gateway Center for Giving is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA), a popular grantmaking tool that allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.  CGA Version 2.0 incorporates important questions that reflect a lens of ...

  Preparing a grant application or proposal is more than just asking for money to fund your organization and its programs.  Private Foundations, Corporations and Governmental Agencies want to invest their $$$ in an organization’s programs that fit their own goals and in projects that should in all likelihood succeed.   We will go into detail on explaining/developing each essential element ...