Grant writing is a comprehensive approach to securing public funding. The process can be simple and pragmatic, yet precise language can make the difference between an award and a decline. 10 Things You Need to Know About Grant & Proposal Writing for Small Businesses helps prepare organizations to “get grant ready”. In this course, small business owners will learn the fundamentals of grants and proposals and understand the difference between government contracts, bids, and grants. 10 Things You Need to Know About Grant & Proposal Writing for Small Businesses teaches small business owners how to prepare for their first grant or fine-tune writing skills for the next winning proposals. Join Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks of SERVE University to discuss:

• Understanding the components of a grant proposal package and how to prepare them
• Customizing grant proposals based on the interests of the grant-making entity
• Understanding the differences between government grants, contracts, and bid proposals
• Identifying grant opportunities for small business owners

Webinar attendees will leave with an understanding of:

• The grant application process from procurement, reading grant documents, program development, writing, and peer reviews
• Enhanced writing skills for beginning grant writers and those who desire to learn how to write winning proposals
• Leading an assessment of funding needs and priorities and identifying the rationale for addressing them, and
• Assessing organizational capability to structure grant proposals by developing strategies, aligning internal resources, and implementing the project plan in accordance to grant guidelines.

Webinars are open to all JumpStart clients, partners and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.