Nonprofit Workshops: Clinics

Grant Seeking Clinic: The Process and the Proposal

Community Resource Center (CRC) produces the most comprehensive and affordable Grant Seeking Clinic in Colorado. In a computer lab setting, you will receive practical, hands-on instruction on the process and skill of professional proposal writing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to use CRC’s Colorado Grants Guide to identify high potential funders. You will also learn what to expect from the newly-revised Common Grant Application (CGA) to be released in March, 2008.

The computer lab format allows you the opportunity to draft the components of the CGA, including: perfecting program descriptions, constructing measurable goals and objectives, developing program budgets and drafting a proposal.

This two-and-a-half day interactive clinic is designed for executive directors, board members, staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. It will culminate with your draft proposal and the special opportunity to discuss the do’s and don’ts of grant writing with a panel of representatives from Colorado’s leading foundations.

If you are seeking funding for general operating and/or program/project support from state-wide foundations, corporations and trusts, then this clinic is right for you. This clinic is not recommended for those seeking funding for capital campaigns or government programs.

The Grant Seeking Clinic is designed to help beginners submit their first professional proposal as well as expand the skills of the advanced practitioner.

Please bring the following essential documents:

• A brief history of your organization
• Mission statement
• Program description(s)
• Goals & objectives for the program for which you are writing the grant
• Organizational budget and program budget(s) or expected expenses and income for program
• Listing of other groups in your area working on the same issues, including potential collaborators
• Desired program outcomes/impacts

• Strong skills in grant writing
• Proficiency in prospect research
• A solid understanding of the Common Grant Application
• An understanding of the essential components, which determine whether a program is funded
• Awareness in the areas where your organization needs to build capacity
• New relationships within the funding community
• A Certificate of Completion

"CRC’s grant seeking clinic program provides an invaluable experience which opens up the scary world of grant writing. It’s truly an eye opening opportunity." -Bri Thomason, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver

"The grant seeking clinic was highly effective and enjoyable. I feel better equipped to do my job and find funding to support my projects. Thank you!" -Meghan Rubinstein, Denver Zoo

All participants will receive a 50% discount on the purchase of a three month subscription to the Colorado Grants Guide online (a $35.00 savings).

The Colorado Grants Guide offers individual profiles on more than 470 funders that provide nearly $1.8 billion in funding annually. In the Index section, which is based on these profiles, there are 51 Areas of Interest, 6 Types of Grants and 68 Geographic Areas to help grantseekers quickly and easily identify the most promising funding prospects. The online version has an easy-to-use search screen and offers immediate access to a funder’s website, if available.

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