Purdue Extension is offering a course on preparing grant proposals for those who work for nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing Workshop teaches grant writers of all skill levels how to prepare and submit a professional proposal. The workshop will be held Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern) at Purdue Extension's Hancock County office at 802 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Participants will learn how to develop ideas for winning grant proposals, identify and work with funding sources, and understand the proposal development, submission and review process. Help is available throughout the year to those who have attended the two-day class.
"Participants in previous workshops have received millions of dollars in funding, allowing them to expand their facilities, buy computers and technical equipment, and increase their services," said workshop coordinator Peggy Hosea of the Purdue Center for Regional Development.
Participants will receive information regarding grants available from North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Those include grants appropriate for graduate students, researchers, educators, youth, youth educators and agricultural professionals for professional development and grants targeted for farmers and ranchers.
"It is anticipated that the call for proposals for the youth and youth educator and farmer-rancher grants will be released in early August, making this the perfect time to be honing your grant writing skills for these applications," Hosea said. "The funds available to applicants for each of these will actually increase in this round of applications."
Registration is $150 per person and includes a workbook, reference materials in CD format and lunch both days.
Additional information and a registration form are available at http://www.pcrd.purdue.edu or by contacting Hosea at 888-750-7277, phosea@purdue.edu. Those needing directions to Extension's Hancock County office can find them at http://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/hancock and by clicking on "Office Location."