Grant Writing Basics
Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to formalize your approach, this workshop provides the essential framework for securing funding. You'll learn to identify and evaluate potential grant sources that align with your organization's mission, then develop skills to thoroughly interpret requests for proposals and funder guidelines. The workshop introduces logic models as a strategic planning tool, showing you how to integrate each grant component—from needs statement to evaluation plan—into a cohesive, compelling proposal. You'll explore proven strategies for writing competitive grants that clearly articulate your project's impact and stand out to reviewers. By the end of this session, you'll have a practical roadmap for approaching any grant opportunity with confidence.
Advanced Grant Writing
Elevate your grant writing from good to funded. This advanced workshop equips experienced grant writers with strategic frameworks to improve proposal success rates. You'll learn to critically evaluate funding opportunities against funder guidelines, develop compelling logic models and realistic timelines, and write proposal components that resonate with reviewers. The workshop covers optimal strategies for engaging program officers, proven methods to increase funding probability, and techniques for strengthening resubmissions based on reviewer feedback. Whether pursuing federal grants, foundation funding, or corporate partnerships, you'll gain the advanced toolkit needed to secure competitive funding consistently.
About the Facilitator
Angela Pool-Funai currently serves as the Assistant Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate School & Office of Research at Fort Hays State University. She holds a tenured academic appointment in Sociology. Dr. P-F has spent the bulk of her career in higher education, including several years in the grants & research administration arena before transitioning to the faculty. She is the author of Ethics in Fiscal Administration: An Introduction and co-author of The Reflective Administrator: A Leader-Centered Focus. Dr. P-F holds degrees from Valdosta State University, Baylor University and Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time, she enjoys DIY projects and canoeing local reservoirs.
Grant Writing Basics: 9am-12pm
Advanced Grant Writing: 1pm-4pm
Location: University Training Center
236 San Jose Dr
Dodge City, KS
Use the Northeast Entrance. We share a parking lot with the YMCA; look for the Milburn Stone Theatre Sign.
DCFCDC and Main Street Members: $75/Course
Non-members: $100/Course
Invoices will be sent within 2 business days. Refunds will not be issued.