Winning Federal Dollars 2013

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Up-to-the-Minute Tools, Strategies, and Resources for Successfully Navigating the Federal Grants World – Right Now The world of Federal grants has changed dramatically in the past few years – opening up unprecedented opportunities for community organizations of all types and sizes, and introducing brand-new challenges for grantseekers as well. Whether you're a Federal-grants veteran or a first-timer, this workshop will demystify the new world of Federal grantsmanship and give you the up-to-the-minute tools, strategies, and key resources you need to navigate the Federal grants world with clarity and confidence. Featured topics in this lively, fast-paced program: Is Federal funding right for us? – Assessing the ''fit'' between Federal grants requirements and your own organization's culture and values An insider's tour of the Federal grants process: Understanding what happens and when – and where you come in Through the reviewer's eyes: What Federal grants reviewers are looking for when they read proposals, and how to make sure your proposal delivers Empowered grantsmanship: How you and your constituents can exercise powerful influence on Federal funding for your community It's all about planning: Strategies for getting ahead of the Federal-grants deadline monster How to read an RFP: A checklist of key details to look for in the Federal RFP (''request for proposals'') to help you craft a qualified, high-quality proposal The anatomy of a Federal proposal: Dissecting a typical proposal to reveal a solid framework for your own proposal development On the Internet: Up-to-the-minute online tools for researching Federal funding opportunities, developing winning project plans, and more Developing goals and objectives, evaluation plans, budgets . . . and much more Thursday, March 14, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (with one-hour lunch) At Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street $70 per person for session ($60 NNSW members) REGISTRA