Grant writing workshop planned

Do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community, chances are that someone, or a group of individuals, wrote a grant proposal and received funding to help with the project.

Individuals and community groups can learn more about writing successful grant proposals at an online workshop planned by Post Rock District Extension from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8. The workshop will be presented by Nancy Daniels, a community vitality specialist with K-State research and extension and the author of many grant proposals. Participants can register online by going to postrock.k-state.edu and clicking on our events page. The cost to attend is $60.

“This workshop is for everyone, whether they’ve never written a proposal before and have no idea where to start, to those who have experience but are looking for ways to improve their approach,” Daniels said. “The magic that happens in a local community when people find out they don’t have to wait to get something done, that they can do it themselves, is incredible.”

Participants also learn from each other, she said, adding that even experienced grant writers pick up tips and are reenergized after coming together with peers in their communities. Participants are encouraged to bring their grants or grant ideas to share.

Workshop topics include:

Conquer your grant writing fears and start writing;

Sources of data for community needs (where do you find the numbers to back up your request?);

Where to find grants;

Practicing the grant writing elements: Problem, Outcomes, Activities, Evaluation and Budget.

More information and registration is available by contacting any of our Post Rock Extension District offices or by contacting Livestock Production Agent Blaire Todd at 785-738-3597 or [email protected].