Thursday, February 12, 2009

Participants Feedback

  • What did i learn from today's workshop? Phoning and asking questions is a GREAT idea. Was scared to sound stupid but understand now that calling will clarify and ensure you have all information they will need. Was a very good workshop with lots of good information.
  • One thing i learned today was how important it is to use key words that the agency uses. Make your project fit the agency by using key words and phrases.
  • One thing i learned: Support documents including 3 estimates from construction companies for a building project are crucial to have when applying for a grant. It's OK to submit the highest estimate to accommodate inflation rates.
  • Lots of information. As an experienced grant writer i learned about "common threads". Writing page numbers in proposal and hyperlinks from the table of contents to specify pages.
  • That cooperation is key.
  • The availability of grants. Can create a job writing up grant for other organizations.
  • Very informative, to the point, easy to follow.
  • As a funder, i learned how great the demand is for funding as well as how frustrating it is to get funds
  • I learned to have the highest power person in your organization sign the cover letter.
  • Be careful not to acquire more funds then you can utilize. Wordsmithing! Split a program to stack your funding. Check with funders.
  • Importance of cover letter and appendix, researching grant funder.
  • What i learned: The importance of key points in order to increase your chances in receiving the grant.
  • Great workshop. Identification of funding sources.
  • Good tips for grant proposal writing.
  • How to go about researching grants
  • Broadened my understanding of the wide range of funding possibilities out there.

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Proposal writing workshop facilitated by Shelley and Tanya from MCDP