Program Session 1 Grant and proposal writing to the year 2000. It's not where you stand, it's in what direction you are moving. Exploration of the current funding environment at the federal, state, regional, local and neighborhood level. The look back, a short and colorful history of lessons learned, big wheels, squeaky wheels and reinventing the wheel. Organizing for the needs assessment using staff and volunteers.
People tend to support what they help to create.
Obtaining internal support, supporters, and approval. Find the funding source. An examination of the most popular and useful reference materials for governmental and foundation grants, plus the secrets of networking. Plus a look at the Ladder of Funder Flexibility. Grant writing IS heart surgery.