Grant Writing Essentials

The library has its idea for a project or service – and even has a funder in mind. But writing the grant proposal, tracking all the required forms and documents, and aligning to the funder’s priorities can be a daunting task. Get started on the right path with guidance for planning and organizing the elements of the proposal; analyzing and embedding funder priorities across the application; designing the plan with successful management built in from the start. The best practices shared reflect experience administering grant programs, serving as a grant reviewer, and winning competitive grants.
Learning objectives for this session may include:
  • Understand the common elements of a grant proposal and develop an organized approach to their completion
  • Analyze proposal guidelines and embed funder priorities across the application
  • Design manageable projects reflective of proposal schedule, reporting, and budgetary requirements
Topic Area
Management & Leadership
Contact
learning@amigos.org
Session Duration
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours
2

Instructor

.logo { float: left; padding: 3px; border: 1px solid black; width: 100px; margin-right: 10px; } portrait: Miguel FigueroaPrior to joining Amigos Library Services in 2020, Miguel served as director of the American Library Association's Center for the Future of Libraries; director of member programs at the American Theological Library Association; and director of the American Library Association's Office for Diversity & Spectrum Scholarship Program and Office for Literacy and Outreach Services. He has held positions with New York University Medical Center's Ehrman Medical Library and Neal-Schuman Publishers. Miguel is a graduate of the University of Arizona’s Knowledge River Program, an initiative that examines library issues from Hispanic and Native American perspectives.

Also available by request for libraries and other organizations