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Two-Day Professional Grant Development

Live Online Workshop
Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2025
10:00a - 6:00p (Eastern Time)
$595.00

In this two-day workshop we will cover how to navigate the shifting federal grant environment, how to secure alternative funding sources that can open up new opportunities for your organization. Additionally we cover the diversity of donors, key search engines, and converting ideas into fundable projects or research. After the workshop, you will understand how to navigate the worlds of federal and private grant procurement, identify the critical sections of successful proposals, and demonstrate the excellence and innovation that propels your project or research beyond other submissions.

During day one, we cover the basics and the overall strategic plan for writing grants, including: needs statement, mission, goals, objectives, activities, evaluation, key personnel, and budgets. During day two, we apply these to the grant proposal. In addition, during this process we will utilize the assistance of AI aimed at learning how to search for grant opportunties and ensuring your grammar is appropriate. Our instructors will engage you in interactive exercises, writing, lectures, and discussions to better understand how to research, write, and develop your specific project.

Our curriculum targets:

  • Beginners seeking to acquire the techniques to research and draft grant-winning proposals for various funders
  • Experienced grant writers looking to polish existing skills and receive updates about funding trends

You will learn how to:

  • Expand your funding by reaching various diverse donors
  • Create the right fit with the selected funding agency
  • Address and apply the guidelines of proposals
  • Identify and effectively write the key elements of a proposal
  • Integrate each component of the grant into the final product
  • Develop focused and realistic budgets
  • Package a professional grant submission
  • Write winning grants that stand out among competition

Dr. Virginia Champion

Dr. Virginia Champion

Dr. Virginia Champion is an experienced grant professional who has led grant operations, engaged in the development of numerous funded grant proposals, and effectively managed grants. She formerly served as Executive Director for Resource Development, Management and Compliance at South Texas College, and she previously served on various federal peer review panels for the U.S. Department of Education. She has also worked in K-12 public education to expand the capacity of schools to improve the academic achievement of students by providing professional training and supporting schools through grant funded programs.

Dr. Champion holds a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas Pan American.

She is a skilled trainer and professional coach for administrators and educators of all levels.

Day 1: Foundations of Effective Grant Writing

Morning: Understanding the Basics
10:30 a.m. Introductions and Overview of Materials
11:00 a.m. The Grant Writing Process – 2025 Guidelines
11:30 a.m. Essentials of Grant Writing – 2025 Approaches for public and private donors
12:00 p.m. Finding Funding Sources
12:30 p.m. How to utilize AI responsibly
1:15 p.m. Statement of Need/Significance
2:00 p.m. LUNCH

Afternoon: Proposal Frameworks
2:45 p.m. Proposal Goal/s
3:00 p.m. Objectives
3:45 p.m. Activities
4:15 p.m. Timelines, Personnel, and Logic Models
5:00 p.m. Evaluation Methods
5:15 p.m. Budgets
5:30 p.m. Proposal Review in Breakouts
6:15 p.m. Discussion: Scoring and Improvement
6:45 p.m. Summary, Q&A, and Preparation for Day 2


Day 2: Application, Practice

Morning: Implementation and Materials
10:30 a.m. Recap and Overview
10:45 a.m. Writing Application
11:30 a.m. Peer Review: Abstracts & Needs
12:15 p.m. Funding Match Simulation
1:15 p.m. Group Writing
2:00 p.m. LUNCH

Afternoon: Proposal Building and Presentation
2:45 p.m. Full Proposal Completion
4:30 p.m. Proposal Presentations
5:30 p.m. Peer Feedback
6:00 p.m. 30-60-90 Day Action Plan
6:30 p.m. Final Q&A, Wrap-Up

Preparing for the Workshop

Begin thinking of a project you want to develop. Having a specific project in mind will help you better understand the various proposal components presented during the course. Consider potential funders, such as a foundation, a local, state, or federal agency, a corporation, and/or individuals.

If you decide to develop a proposal during the workshop, consider how you would answer the following questions:

  1. What is the need of your project?
  2. What is the significance of your project?
  3. How will you budget your proposal?
  4. What is the timeframe of the grant you are seeking?

What You Will Need

  • REQUIRED: Computer/Tablet - PC, Mac, iOS, Android, or Windows Mobile (mobile devices may require free appstore download)
  • REQUIRED: Internet connection - This is a live webinar
  • REQUIRED: Headset, headphones, or speakers - Access to a microphone or headset allows verbal questions, otherwise questions may be asked through chat box
  • Organization or Institution Information - A brief description and/or mission statement and/or current strategic plan of your institution
  • Proposals - Current, planned, or past; funded or unfunded; requests for proposals; review or judging criteria; reviewers' comments or critiques

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Grant Training Center (GTC) has the sole and absolute discretion to reschedule and cancel all workshops. In the event of such a cancellation, GTC will attempt to notify attendees two weeks prior to the scheduled workshop. If a participant has paid for the cancelled workshop and is unable to attend the rescheduled session, he/she will receive either a refund or a credit toward a future workshop. If we do not hear from the attendee within 30 days, they will not be able to receive a refund.

In no event shall GTC be responsible for travel arrangements or other costs related to or arising from workshop attendance or GTC’s rescheduling or cancellation of the workshop. Participants should contact GTC prior to making travel arrangements to ensure the workshop is taking place.

If you are unable to attend the workshop and wish to receive a full refund, GTC must be notified at least seven (7) business days prior to the start of the workshop.

If you cancel less than seven business days prior to the start of the workshop, no refund will be given. Instead, you will receive credit for a future workshop, which is valid for one (1) year. No refunds will be allowed for any future workshops once credit is issued.

Force Majeure: If a workshop is canceled due to reasons of Act of God or nature, war, riot, strike, or labor dispute, the cancellation policy will not apply and the fee will transfer to the rescheduled workshop. If participants cannot attend the rescheduled date, the registration fee can be utilized for any Grant Training Center workshop of the same cost during a period of exactly one (1) year from the date of the original workshop.

Individual Membership Cancellation: Once an individual membership has been paid and processed, members will have three (3) days to cancel for a full refund. After the three (3) day period, no refunds will be issued.

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TOTAL: $595.00