Looking To Write A Grant In One Day for Your Community Project?

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If you need to secure $1,000-$10,000 in funding for your project or organization and feel that the grant writing process is daunting, then our mini-grant course is exactly what you need. Mini-grants are great for novice grant writers and busy professionals. After this class, you will have the knowledge and resources to complete a mini-grant and the confidence to get started. Plus, writing mini-grants prepares you to learn to write larger grants for major funding.
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Non-profits, schools, community and faith-based organizations, and the arts can acquire grant funding.

Many corporations and foundations offer mini-grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to meet these needs.

The good news is that these applications are the easiest application to develop and can be completed in a day or less– if you have a system. The other good news is you can apply for multiple grants to total the amount you need.
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After this course, you will have the knowledge and resources to complete a mini-grant and the confidence to get started.

Plus, writing mini-grants prepares you to learn to write larger grants for major funding. By following the step-by-step process taught in this course, we know, based on the testimonials of past participants, that this course will boost your confidence as a grant writer and increase your mini-grant funding success. This is a one of a kind, on-line, mini-grant writing course…Period.
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Mini-Grant Writing Professional
Development Course Objectives

Course Components

Objectives

Outcome

1.   How to Find Mini-Grant Funding

Learn internet-based research strategies to identify project funding.

Participants will be able to identify funding to increase their opportunities for funding projects.

2.   Review Grants like a Pro! 

Participants will learn how to review and assess mini-grant applications like a professional grant writer.

Participants will be able to identify often-overlooked application details, eliminate common mistakes, and gather the required information.

3.   How to Think Like a Funder 

Participants will gain understanding of the grant-making process from a funder’s perspective.

Participants will learn how funders create funding priorities. 

4.   Eight Components of a Successful Mini-Grant Application

Participants will learn the 8 essential principles of a successful mini-grant application that should be included with every Mini Grant.

Participants will be able to apply principles used by successful mini-grant writers.

5. Review Mini-Grant Budget

Participants will learn how to develop a budget for maximum productivity and impact.

Demonstrate to funding organization fiscal responsibility and trust.

6. Create a Draft…Fast! (Logic Model)    

Participants will learn how to create a Logic Model for their grant application.

 

Participants will be able to use a logic model to create a thorough, detailed draft, of their projects using a logic model.

7. Review Grant Writing Terms

Participants will learn key terms for grant writing.

Participants will be become familiar with the language of grant writing.
Course Completion Certificate Participants will receive course certificate.

Certificate confirms successful completion of course.

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What's Included In This Training

Course Curriculum

    1. How to Proceed with this Course

    1. Grant Writing Resources: Data and Statistics, News and Information, Grant Writing Support

    2. Glossary of Grant Terms

    3. Funders

    4. Sample Grant Proposals

    5. Funding Data and Statistics

    1. Module 1: Lessons 1- Introduction to Mini Grant Writing

    2. Lesson 2- Mini Grants Course Workbook (Download Workbook)

    3. Lesson 3 - Mini Grants Course Overview

    4. Lesson 4 - Course Objectives & Outcomes

    5. Module 2: Lesson 1 - What Are Mini Grants & Who Can Apply For One?

    6. Lesson 2 - How to Find Mini-Grant Funding

    7. Module 3: Lesson 1 - Review the RFP Like A Pro

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    8. Bonus Lesson: The RFP is the Key

    9. Lesson 2 - Review RFP Quiz

    10. Module 4: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Thinking Like A Funder

    11. Lesson 2 - How to Think Like A Funder Part 1

    12. Lesson 3 - How to Think Like A Funder Part 2

    13. Bonus Lesson: Prepare to Start Your Proposal

    14. Bonus Lesson: How to Describe a Project that Grabs the Funds Attention! (Part 1)

    15. Bonus Lesson: How to Describe a Project that Grabs the Funders Attention (Part 2)

    16. Bonus Lesson: How to Make Your Project Unique

    17. Bonus Lesson: Convince The Funder

    18. Module 5: Lesson 1 - Eight Strategies for Success

    19. Lesson 2 - Strategy 8: How to Identify The Funder's Bottom Line

    20. Module 6: Lesson 1 - Mini-Grants Budget

    21. Bonus Lesson: Prepping Your Budget

    22. Bonus Lesson: Key Budget Points

    23. Bonus Lesson: Accurate Calculations

    24. Budget Quiz

    25. Mini-Grants Course Quiz

    1. Module 7: Lesson 1 - How to Create a Logic Model

    2. Lesson 2 - Logic Model: How to Create a Draft Mini-Grant Application Quickly

    3. Bonus Lesson -Introduction to Logic Models

    4. Bonus Lesson: How to Develop a Logic Model

    5. Bonus Lesson: Logic Model Components

    6. Bonus Lesson: Logic Model Components-Assumptions Section

    7. Logic Model Template-Here's another resource for you!

    8. Logic Model Workbook-It's packed with valuable information!

    9. Logic Model Quiz

    1. Final Quiz

    2. Bonus Lesson-Develop a Practice Grant Application

    3. Final Thoughts and Congratulations!

    4. Course Evaluation Survey

Course Inclusions:

  • $195.00
  • 44 lessons
  • Mini-Grant Course Workbook - Summary of all key course concepts with details-33 pages (No need to take notes/We’ve already included them.)
  • Grant Funding News and Trends & Links to Funding Opportunities
  • 1000+ Funding Opportunities, 10-Sample Proposals, Complete Glossary of Grant Writing Terms, Research Data and Statistics, Course Certificate

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What People Are Saying

Student Feedback About Our Mini Grant Writing Course

“I wrote a grant from the Guitar Center Music Foundation for instruments for my small special ed. school. Guess what?! It was my first grant, but I nailed it for over $3,000. Thank you!!!”

Mini Grant Writer

C.H.

“I attended the workshop you hosted at LAUSD. I learned today the BP grant was approved for $10,000. Many thanks.”

Mini Grant Writer

L.K.

“I applied for three mini grants almost immediately after your course. Yesterday, I received approval from Target for $800! Thank you!”

Mini Grant Writer

M.J.

Are You Ready To Begin?

Corporations and foundations offer mini-grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to meet immediate needs and the applications can be completed in just a few hours.
All you need are the right tools and strategies available inside this course.

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