Writing a federal grant is a daunting task. Know your organization’s capacity to administer a federal grant program before you spend time and resources applying for one. This 4-day intensive gives you the skills you need to secure, sustain, and leverage federal dollars. In this unique hands-on program, you will learn:What funders expect you to have in place before you apply.How to conduct a search and identify the rightgovernment grantHow to write a federal grant and make a compelling case for your organization’s workBONUSES:Get a jump start on your basic proposal with in-class writing exercisesHear from a panel of seasoned grant administrators and public policy specialistsLearn how to use census data to build a compelling case for supportExperience the funding process from a grantseeker or grantmaker’s perspectiveCOST: $895 for 4 days of instruction | $795 (a $100 discount!) for GCN Members -- email emk@foundationcenter.org for codeDeveloped and presented by Ellen McCarty, Certified Grants Specialist and President, McCarty & Co. Ellen currently presents ABCs of Government Funding in collaboration with the Foundation Center-Atlanta (one of our most popular classes!)Budget expertise provided by John Zoller, MBA, Public Policy ConsultantCensus training provided by Genora Barber, Information Services Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau Registration 895.00