WEBINAR:
Thursday, Dec. 7
2 p.m. EST | 1 p.m. CST | Noon MST | 11 a.m. PST
This webinar will run 30-45 minutes.
Applying for grants and philanthropic funding has become a critical part of many local newspaper business models. However, applying for grants can be a challenging, but rewarding, process. In this introductory webinar, learn insider tips and best practices for identifying funding opportunities and crafting competitive grant proposals.
Webinar agenda:
- Where to find grants: Overview of corporate, foundation, government and other grant sources and databases. How to monitor deadlines.
- Understanding the grant application process: Differences between Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and invitation-only opportunities. What to expect for submissions, reviews and post-award.
- Must-have parts of a grant application: From organizational backgrounders to governance information to program details. Review of commonly requested supplementary documents.
- Setting your proposal apart: Ways to make your project and case for funding stand out from the competition.
- Reporting and follow-up expectations: Importance of meeting deliverable requirements. How ongoing reports impact future funding potential.
Bring your grant questions to this foundational webinar session for journalism and media organizations seeking to further their mission and community impact through grants and fundraising.
- Presented by: Laura Britting, grant writer, America’s Newspapers Foundation
For registration questions, please contact:
Patty Slusher, director of programming, at 847-282-9850, ext. 102 or pslusher@newspapers.org
