(Online) Grant Writing Essentials

This interactive online professional development program teaches the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. Participants will learn how to get their organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–Noon May 21 & 28, June 4, 11 & 18 This dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants as well as one on one time with the instructor are built into the program. Instructor Elizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Through her business, E. Haffey Grant Consulting, she helps clients develop and write proposals, researches opportunities, and trains staff and volunteers to apply for grants. Program fee is $850 with need-based scholarships available Continuing Education Credits and Micro-Credentials: 3.0 CEUs/30 contact hours Certificate of completion Shareable Grant Writing Level 1 & Level 2 micro-credential badge For more information or to request an accommodation contact Michelle Patten, Conference and Professional Development Coordinator, um.fhc.pd@maine.edu; 207.338.8002.

https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/grant-writing-certificate-program/