This Grants 101 and 201 Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits. Day One provides an introduction to the grant process and Day Two takes a deeper dive into a winning federal grant application.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Participants are encouraged to attend both days but may register for either day.
• Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.
• Participants should plan to bring a laptop to follow along with course materials.
• 9am – 4pm each day, with registration opening at 8:30 am each day.

LOCATION:

Pikeville Medical Center Workforce | Innovation Center

190 S Mayo Trail

Pikeville, KY 41501

AGENDA:

Grants 101 – Introduction to Grant Writing (Day 1, October 15th)

• The basics of writing styles
• Proposal planning
• Proposal writing format
• Basic grant components
• How to identify the problem
• Providing outcomes, methods, and objectives
• Budgets
• Required attachments

Grants 201 – Federal Grants Workshop (Day 2, October 16th)

• How to find grant opportunities
• How to review a grant solicitation
• How to find and use data for the needs section
• How to review examples of sections in a funded grant application
• What makes a grant application competitive

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:

Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, has extensive experience with state and federal grant writing as well as a particular interest in assisting rural nonprofits and communities achieve their goals. She is one of only a few individuals in Kentucky who have earned the Grant Professional Certification through the Grant Professionals Certification Institute. Melissa has successfully written grant applications to a variety of public and private funders, securing over $40 million in grant funding. Learn more about Melissa’s profile and specialties on Grant Ready Kentucky’s website.