Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing in Gibson County

For more than 20 years, the award-winning Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program has been helping Hoosiers improve their communities by leveraging grants of all sizes. Participants of the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop draft and polish a grant proposal and learn how to navigate the grant process. Both beginners and experienced grant writers learn to develop ideas into winning proposals, identify and build relationships with potential funders, and speak and write confidently about how their proposal will make an impact.

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing is a 2-day in-person workshop hosted by Purdue Extension in counties around the state. At the end of Day 1, participants will have a proposal outline and all the resources they need to develop it into a full proposal. On Day 2, participants practice reviewing a grant proposal, interacting with a funder, and searching for funding.

Workshop participants across the state have leveraged millions of dollars in grant funding to improve the quality of life. Thanks to their success, Indiana is home to new community playgrounds, expanded social services, inclusive arts initiatives, natural resource enhancements, renovated historical buildings, and innovative educational offerings and so much more! Our trainers can also provide customized training to existing groups with a shared focus.

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

Day One:

• Develop your grant writing skills from the ground up
• Bring your project idea and be ready to write
• Create a comprehensive proposal outline by the end of Day One
• Access resources to transform your outline into a fully developed proposal

Day Two:

• Step into the role of a reviewer
• Learn effective strategies for finding funding opportunities
• Polish your proposal with expert guidance
• Submit your proposal for a robust professional review
• No matter the scale of your project, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and tools to submit proposals confidently.

Dates and Times:

• Day 1 – Friday, April 5, 2024, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Central
• Day 2 – Friday, May 3, 2024, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Central

Location:

Fort Branch Library, The Lois Kessel Meeting Room
107 E. Locust Street, Fort Branch, IN 47648

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Registration Information: Please register by Friday, March 29, 2024.
For more information, feel free to contact Abby Heidenreich at 812-385-3491 or [email protected], or Kym Schwinkendorf at [email protected] or 219-386-5232.

Note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Abby Heidenreich in advance at 812-385-3491 or [email protected].