Our recorded Grant Writing Training videos below are designed to enhance your grant-writing skills and increase your success in securing funding. This sampling of training is tailored to equip you with practical insights and actionable tools, whether you're new to grant writing or looking to enhance your current approach.
In addition, the following resources offer valuable support to deepen your understanding and enhance your grant-writing skills. Designed to complement the training content, they serve as practical tools to reinforce learning, helping you confidently navigate each stage of the grant-writing process.
Amy Vargo, PhD, and Melissa H. Johnson, MA
This introductory session will equip participants with essential tools and techniques to begin the grant writing journey. Designed for those new to the field or looking to refresh their skills, this webinar covers the basics of crafting clear, compelling grant proposals, understanding funding guidelines, and identifying key components of successful applications. Participants will gain insights into organizing their ideas effectively, aligning project goals with funder priorities, and avoiding common pitfalls in the proposal process.
Amy Vargo, PhD, and Melissa H. Johnson, MA
Attendees will gain an understanding of the different kinds of funding opportunities; learn where and how to search for funding opportunities; be able to assess whether a funding opportunity is a good fit for your organization; understand when to form partnerships and deciding with who to partner; and understand how to organize and coordinate application development and writing across partners.
Amy Vargo, PhD, and Melissa H. Johnson, MA
During this training you will learn how to identify the funder’s needs, interests and key terms and concepts they use. You will also learn how to communicate your ideas clearly, using language that will influence funders and be able to ‘sell’ your ideas and project plan to them.
Amy Vargo, PhD, and Melissa H. Johnson, MA
Participants will learn how to use a statement of need to drive a funding proposal, define a problem, present implications, and describe gaps in needed services or resources for a target population. Participants will be shown how to develop a compelling argument about the need that exists and why the funder should care. Finally, participants will learn how data can be used to support claims about the need for assistance, where to find data, and what kinds of data to use.
A helpful resource for grant writers, clarifying key terms and concepts to build a strong foundation in grant writing.
A comprehensive guide to developing a successful grant proposal, outlining key steps from project needs identification to post-award reporting.
Clarify your project idea with this worksheet, covering key questions like "Who, What, When, Where, Why" and outlining purpose, population, resources and timeline for effective planning.