AGWA offers a 4 day Grant Researching and Proposal Writing workshop followed on the 5th day by a Review Session and the Certified Grant Writer™ Exam on the 6th day.  The workshop is a hands-on experience where participants develop a program, complete pre-writing exercises, practice writing some sections of a proposal, and review peer's writing samples.  Participants receive a Workshop Manual and the following topics will be covered during the workshop:

• Program development using a logic model
• Researching grant opportunities
• Evaluating NOFAs and RFPs
• Researching statistics to document the Statement of Need
• Planning Outcome Based programs
• Planning Program Evaluations
• Planning Non-Profit and Government Program Budgets
• Writing Executive Summaries, Letters of Inquiry, Foundation Proposals, Common Grant Applications and Government Grant Applications

The workshop and review session begin at 8:30 AM and end at 4:30 PM each day.  A morning and afternoon break are provided each day; lunch is on your own. 

On the 6th day the Certified Grant Writer™ Exam is administered in a group setting.  The exam is administered in 3 sessions:  1) Proposal Writing, Researching and Ethics  2)  Budgeting  3) Writing Samples.  The Exam is administered from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM.  Students should plan travel arrangements so that they are scheduled to depart the hotel no earlier than 4:30 PM; we recommend scheduling airline flights after 7:00 PM.

We recommend participants bring a laptop computer for writing exercises (with Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader software) and a handheld calculator for budget exercises.  We also recommend bringing a sweater or jacket because meeting rooms often feel chilly.  Some people like to bring a pillow for their chair.  Dress is casual.   The recommended reading prior to attending is The Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition, by Jane Geever, which is available at AGWA's Bookstore for $44.90 or at many local bookstores and libraries.   The writing reference is the APA Manual of Style which is available from American Psychological Association's website www.apastyle.org

This package also includes an annual membership in AGWA.

Prerequisites:  A Bachelor's Degree is strongly recommended, but not required.  Experience in grant writing or budgeting is not required, however beginners should read the recommended book prior to attending.

Price:  $799 per person for 6-day package.   Groups of 3 or more are $699 per person for the 6-day package.

For rescheduling, cancellation, and refund policies please refer to our web page "Shipping and Refund Policies"

October 25-30, 2010 in Clearwater Beach, FL  (The last day to register is Monday, October 11, 2010)

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
  • Address:  521 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, Florida  33767
  • Phone:  727-447-6461
  • Hotel room reservations may be made at 800-770-6461 or 727-447-6461 at the group rate until October 10, 2010
  • Islandview Room with 2 Queens - $99 per night group rate
  • Gulffront Room with King Bed - $124 per night Sun - Thur and $139.00 Fri and Sat night group rate
  • Group rates are available 3 nights prior and 3 nights after your group event if reservations are made by October 10, 2010
  • Rooms with refrigerators available upon request
  • Hotel has a swimming pool; public beach is 1/4 mile walk
  • Parking is available at the hotel for $12 per day
• If you are flying into Tampa Airport or Clearwater-St Petersburg Airport you may want to schedule a transfer to the hotel by taxi, limo, or shuttle (shared van ride) 
  •  Super Shuttle is $26 per person each way.  Schedule at 800-282-6817 or 727-572-1111 or visit www.supershuttle.com

January 24-29, 2011 in San Diego, CA  (The last day to register is Monday, January 10, 2011)

Workshop Location:  Holiday Inn Express Old Town

• Address:  3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego CA  92110
• Hotel Phone:  619-299-7400
• We have reserved a block of rooms in the name of American Grant Writers Association at the group rate of $89.00 + tax per night.  Please call the hotel directly at 866-208-3280 to make your reservations.  Make your hotel reservations early as the group rate will only be available until January 9, 2011.
• If you are flying into the San Diego Airport, complimentary transportation is available to the hotel.
• If you are driving to the hotel, parking is available for $12 per day.
• Rooms have a micro-fridge and either double-double or king accommodations.

March 21-26, 2011 in New Orleans, LA  (The last day to register is Monday, Mar 7, 2011)

Workshop Location:  Holiday Inn Superdome

• Hotel Address:  330 Loyola Ave, New Orleans LA  70112
• Hotel Phone:  504-522-0073
• Hotel rooms have been reserved for our group at the rate of $79.00 per night.  The group rate will only be available until February 20, 2011, so make your reservations early by calling 800-535-7830.   
• The hotel is within walking distance of the French Quarter, but a hotel shuttle is available 6AM - 10 PM for those who prefer to ride.
• If you are driving to the hotel, parking is available for overnight guests @ 19.00 per night per vehicle.  The day parking rate for local workshop participants is $4 per vehicle.
• If you are flying into New Orleans Airport, shuttles and taxis are available outside the baggage claim area to transport you to the hotel.   

May 16-21, 2011 in Phadelphia, PA  -- The last day to register is Monday May 2, 2011

Workshop Location:  Holiday Inn Bensalem

• Address:  3499 Street Rd, Bensalem PA  19020
• Hotel Phone:  877-275-7458 or 215-638-1500
• A block of hotel rooms have been reserved for our American Grant Writers Association at the group rate of $ 89.00 per night + 9% tax.  Make your reservations early as the group rate will only be available until May 2, 2011.  Please call the hotel directly to make reservations at 215-638-1500.
• If you are flying into Philadelphia Airport, you can call Dave's Limo at 215-288-1000 to schedule a transfer to the hotel.  Rates are $26 one way or $45 round trip per person.
• If you are driving to the hotel, parking is complimentary.