Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Group Photo in Orlando, FL in January 2012
Grant Researching and Program Writing Group Photo in San Antonio TX in November 2011.
Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Group Photo in Raleigh NC in Sep 2011
Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop Group Photo at Native Learning Center in Hollywood, FL in August 2011
Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop in St Louis, MO in July 2011
Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop in Philadelphia, PA in May 2011
Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop in New Orleans, LA in March 2011
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Grant Researching & Proposal Writing Workshop

Grant Researching & Proposal Writing Workshop

AGWA offers the 4-day Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop.  This workshop is a hands-on experience where participants develop a program, practice pre-writing exercises, write sections of a proposal, and review peer's writing and budget exercises.   The following topics are covered during the workshop:

  • Grant Teams and the Development Office
  • Nonprofit Organizations - Exempt status and Charitable status
  • Standards of Charitable Accountability
  • Understanding a Foundation's 990 PF
  • Program development using a Logic Model
  • Evaluating Foundation RFPs and Government NOFAs
  • Researching statistics to document the Problem Statement
  • Writing goals, objectives, outcomes and program narrative
  • Planning Program Evaluations
  • Writing Letters of Inquiry, Proposals, and Applications for Foundations and Corporations
  • Writing Government Grant pre-applications and applications
  • Planning Non-Profit and Government Program Budgets
  • Professional Standards and Ethics

A one-year Individual Membership in American Grant Writers' Association is included with the purchase of the workshop.

The workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 5:00 PM each day.  A morning and afternoon break are provided each day, but lunch is on your own.  Dress is casual. 

We recommend participants bring a laptop computer with any operating system (with a USB Port and Word, Excel and Adobe Reader software) for writing exercises. Participants will also need a handheld calculator for budget exercises. A printer will be provided in the meeting room.  We also recommend bringing a sweater or jacket because meeting rooms often feel chilly. 

The recommended reading is The Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition, by Jane Geever, which is available at AGWA's online bookstore for $44.90 or at many local bookstores and libraries.   The writing reference is the APA Manual of Style.  Some writers prefer the booklet, Consise Rules of APA Style.   Either are available from American Psychological Asssociation's online store www.apastyle.org

Prerequisites:  A Bachelor's Degree is strongly recommended, but not required.  A strong math aptitude is recommended.  Experience in grant writing or budgeting is not required, however we recommend grant writers with little or no experience first take AGWA's Introduction to Grant Writing Online Course.  If you need to learn any of the following, you should take the Intro to Grant Writing Online Course prior to this course:

  1. Where to find Federal and State grant opportunities
  2. Where to find Foundation and Corporate grant opportunities and RFPs 
  3. Where to find Common Grant Forms and Federal Application Packages
  4. How to prepare a Nonprofit's Annual Organization Budget

Price:  The Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop price is $499.00 per person.  Effective March 1, 2012 the price will increase to $599.00 per person.

For students who would like to sit for the Certified Grant Writer® Examination at a later date, we offer a $300 upgrade that includes the Certified Grant Writer® Review Course as well as the Certified Grant Writer® Examination.  When you are ready to upgrade, just visit our "Marketplace" page, then page down to "Upgrade from GRPW" for $300 and click on "Add to Cart".  You will also need to e-mail us at customerservice@agwa.us and let us know which location/date you want to attend the Review and Exam.

Persons with disabilities may request accommodations up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop.  Request must be in writing by e-mail or mail.  

Starting your Grant Consulting Business Workshop

This workshop is offered on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM.  If you are registered in the 4-day Grant Researching and Proposal Writing Workshop, you may upgrade your registration to include this workshop package for just $49.00 (a $299 value).  The $49 sale price is available for a limited time.   Click below for more details or to purchase. 

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Schedule

April 16-19, 2012 in Chicago, IL.     The last day to register is Apr 2, 2012, as long as seats are available.  Some workshops sell out, so we recommend registering early.

  • Location:  Crown Plaza Northbrook
    • Address:  2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook IL   60062
    • Phone:  847-298-2525
    • Hotel rooms have been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $99 plus taxes per night.  Make your hotel reservations early as this group rate is only available until Apr 1, 2012 as long as space is available.  To make your reservations, call the hotel at 847-298-2525 or 1-800-2CROWNE (800-227-6963).
    • If you are flying into O'Hare Airport, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle.  Tranfer from O'Hare Airport to the hotel by 101 Express Limo Company is about $33 one-way from O'Hare Airport to the hotel and about $55 from Midway Airport to the hotel.  To make reservations call 101 Express Limo Company at 847-808-0101.
    • If you are driving to the hotel, parking is complimentary.

July 23-26, 2012 in New Orleans, LA.     The last day to register is Jul 9, 2012, as long as seats are available.  Some workshops sell out, so we recommend registering early.

  • Location:  The Inn on Bourbon (in the French Quarter)
    • Address:  541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans LA  70130
    • Phone:  504-524-7611
    • Hotel rooms have been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $85 plus taxes per night Single Occupancy, or $95 double occupancy.  Make your hotel reservations early as this group rate is only available until July 8, 2012 as long as space is available.  To make your reservations, call the hotel at 504-524-7611 or 800-535-7891.
    • If you are flying into the New Orleans Airport, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle. 
    • If you are driving to the hotel, valet parking is available for $30.00 per day with in and out privileges.  (Limit one car per room please).

October 15-18, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.     (The last day to register is Oct 1, 2012, as long as seats are available.  Some workshops sell out, so we recommend registering early.)

  • Location:  Garfield Suites Hotel
    • Address:  2 Garfield Place, Cincinnati OH   45202
    • Phone:  513-421-3355
    • Hotel rooms have been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $99 plus taxes per night.  Make your hotel reservations early as this group rate is only available until Sep 30, 2012 as long as space is available.  To make your reservations, call the hotel at 513-421-3355.
    • If you are flying into the Cincinnati Airport, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle.  Executive Transportation provides transportation from Cincinnati Airport to the hotel by shared van for $22 one way or $32 round-trip.  To make reservations with Executive Transportation call 888-694-0770.
    • If you are driving to the hotel, parking in Garfield Garage operated by the City of Cincinnati is $6 per day or $8 overnight.

2013 Locations and Workshop Dates will be posted when arrangements are confirmed. 

    
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