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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Grant</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Foundation</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType> will offer the Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop and Program Planning Certificate: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT - Emergency Economic Stimulus Workshop at the Holiday Inn Select: Atlanta Capitol Conference Center in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">
Atlanta, Georgia </st1:City></st1:place>on June 15 -16, 2009. Interested development professionals, researchers, program administrators, and business owners should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. .<BR> <BR>All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the foundation. For more information call (800) 343-9073 or visit us online at <BR><A href="http://www.grantfoundationcenter.org/">
www.GrantFoundationCenter.org</A>. <BR> <BR>Please find the program description below:<BR> <BR>Professional Grant Proposal Writing and Program Planning Certificate:<BR>AMERICAN RECOVERY AND RE-INVESTMENT ACT <BR>Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants Workshop<BR>June 15-16, 2009<BR>8am to 5pm<BR>Holiday Inn Select <BR>Atlanta Capitol Conference Center<BR>Atlanta, Georgia<BR> <BR>The two day course includes:<BR> <BR>
1. Introduction to the Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants<BR>2. Overview of the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT of 2009<BR>3. Understanding and Developing Fundable Programs and Projects<BR>4. The Federal and State Compliance Requirements<BR>5. Professional Grant Proposal Writing<BR>
6. Strategic Government Grant Research<BR>7. Program and Project Planning<BR>8. ARRA Working Group<BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Introduction to the Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants</U></STRONG><BR> <BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Overview of the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT of 2009 (ARRA)</U></STRONG><BR>
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is an Act making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. This appropriation of funds will be distributed from the federal government to each state and then redistributed to local cities and municipalities. These funds must
be spent within the coming year, creating a unique demand for projects and programs in key areas of services. <BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Understanding and Developing Fundable Programs and Projects</U></STRONG><BR>
The ARRA has specifically set aside grants in twelve different areas of service: Medicaid & other Health Provisions, Transportation, Education, Human Services/Nutritional Assistance, Labor, Workforce & Economic Development, Energy/Water, Law & Justice, Environment, Broadband, Tax Relief, Housing, and Agriculture. <BR> <BR>
This course demystifies the proposal process for government Request For Proposals (RFPs). The emphasis on understanding the government's requirements will show you how to prepare your responses accordingly and strategically to give your proposal the competitive edge. You will learn where to locate government requirements, how to get started in preparing your response, what should be included in your Technical Proposal, and pre-proposal planning activities.<BR> <BR>
This course will cover:<BR> § Understanding the ins and outs of proposal development from start to finish<BR> § Roles and responsibilities in the proposal planning & development process<BR>
§ Developing a preliminary response template (management and technical)<BR> § Reviewing common mistakes to avoid<BR> § Identifying the governments requirements<BR>
§ The importance of Strategic Alliances<BR> § Knowing where to start preparing your proposal<BR> § Using an outline to prepare your proposal<BR>
§ Creating and customizing the Management Plan<BR> § Tailoring your Past Performance information<BR> § Putting the final response together<BR> <BR> <BR><STRONG><U>The Federal and State Compliance Requirements</U></STRONG><BR>
A vital step towards securing grants is regulatory compliance. Government compliance dictates human resources policies and procedures, as well as financial and management guidelines that are imposed by the DCAA. This course will address each of these aspects to provide your organization with a working knowledge of these requirements, while providing additional resources where information may be obtained. Moreover, it will enable you to complete Representations and Certifications documents with
the confidence that the bid meets the regulations for your procurement submission.<BR> <BR>This course will cover<BR> Overview: Legal and Ethical Compliance<BR> Human Resources Compliance<BR> Understanding Business and Financial Management Compliance<BR> Contract Formation and the Uniform Contract Format (UCF)<BR> Security Requirements<BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Professional Grant Proposal Writing</U></STRONG><BR>
Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer, this session will make each student an overall proposal writing specialist. In addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal, successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this session is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of the process. Strategy resides at the forefront of this session 's intent to illustrate grant writing as an integrated, multidimensional, and dynamic
endeavor. Each student will learn to stop writing the grant and to start writing the story. Ultimately, this class will illustrate how each component of the grant proposal represents an opportunity to use proven techniques for generating support.<BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Strategic Government Grant Research</U></STRONG><BR>
At its foundation, this session will address the basics of foundation, corporation, and government grant research. However, this course will teach a strategic funding research approach that encourages students to see research not as something they do before they write a proposal, but as an integrated part of the grant seeking process. Students will be exposed to online and database research tools, as well as publications and directories that contain information about foundation,
corporation, and government grant opportunities. Focusing on funding sources and basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort.<BR> <BR><STRONG><U>Program and Project Planning</U></STRONG><B><U><BR></U></B>
This session is centered on the belief that "it's all about the program." This intensive session will teach professional program development essentials and program evaluation. While most grant writing "workshops" treat program development and evaluation as separate from the writing of a proposal, this class will teach students the relationship between overall program planning and grant writing.<BR> <BR><STRONG><U>AARA Working Group</U></STRONG><B><U><BR></U></B>
This component is designed to complete the AARA worksheet which includes available agencies, procedures, programs, and deadlines. Each attendee must understand the rapid pace at which these awards are going to be distributed and, thus, must have a tangible and viable plan to acquire funding. The working groups allow participants to identify program eligibility, various program nuances, and schedule applications and supporting materials in a timely manner. <BR> <BR>Registration<BR>
$449.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.<BR> <BR>Each participant will receive:<BR> § The Grant Foundation Center Certificate of Completion in Professional Grant Writing<BR> § The Grant Foundation Center Economic Stimulus Grant Manual 2009<BR>
§ The Grant Foundation Center ARRA Funding Resource Guide<BR> § The Grant Foundation Center's Guide to Strategic Program Planning<BR> § The Grant Foundation Center Stimulus Workbook <BR> <BR>Registration Methods<BR> <BR>
1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at <A href="http://www.grantfoundationcenter.org/">www.GrantFoundationCenter.org</A> under Register Now and select "The Grant Foundation Center - Emergency Economic Stimulus Grant Workshop." We'll send your confirmation by e-mail.<BR> <BR>2) By Phone - Call (800) 343-9073 to register by phone. Our friendly Program Coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.</P>
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