Grant Writing Workshop

Are you looking to secure funding for your project? Join SU Libraries us for a comprehensive grant writing workshop designed for anyone seeking to navigate the grant application process with confidence. Led by a seasoned grant expert, the workshop will provide invaluable insights into finding funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, building partnerships, and increasing your chances for success. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is your opportunity to turn ideas into actionable, fundable plans.

Topics will include

• Enhance Grant Writing Skills: The essential elements of a well-written grant proposal, including structure, tone, and content.
• Understand Funder Priorities: How to identify and align projects with the priorities and criteria of potential funders, increasing the likelihood of success.
• Develop Strategic Thinking: Foster an entrepreneurial mindset to identify problems, create opportunities, and position projects as solutions that funders want to support.
• Explore Funding Opportunities: How to find tools, databases, and develop strategies to search for funding sources and opportunities.
• The Mechanics of Grant Writing: Step-by-step guidance on developing a project scope, budget, and sustainability plan, as well as meeting grant guidelines and requirements.
• Build Competitive Proposals: How to craft compelling narratives, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and highlight the impact of projects to make proposals stand out.
• Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships to strengthen proposals and meet funder expectations for scalability and impact.
• Understand the Review Process: Insights into how grant reviewers evaluate proposals, enabling participants to anticipate reviewer expectations.
• Post-Grant Strategies: Plan for long-term success by focusing on defining and tracking outcomes, ensuring sustainability, and building relationships with funders.
• Boost Confidence and Motivation: Gain knowledge and tools to approach grant writing with confidence, clarity, and creativity.

By the end of the workshop, participants should have a solid foundation in grant writing and the resources to pursue funding opportunities effectively.

The program is open to faculty, staff, and students. Handouts will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP is suggested to reserve your spot. Respond to: Orangeinnovation@syr.edu

The workshop will be hosted by Linda Dickerson Hartsock, Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at Syracuse University Libraries. Throughout her career as an economic and community developer, and nonprofit executive, Linda has successfully written and secured over $75 million in federal, state, regional, and foundation grants.