Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-Level Funding

Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-level funding

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Date

Training Session

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10/16/24

Introduction to Writing Government Grants

Grants.gov primer
Understanding a NOFO
Key differences between Foundation and Government grants
Overview of typical government grant structure and requirements
Best practices: pacing yourself, interviewing subject matter experts, utilizing the RFP

12/18/24

Government Grant Development for Substance Use Disorder/ Opioid Use Disorder Projects

Developing familiarity with major funders addressing SUD/OUD
Overview of data sources, EBPs, and guidance to support SUD/OUD project designs
Key considerations for developing a winning SUD/OUD-focused proposal

2/19/25

Addressing the Needs of Historically Marginalized Populations in Relation to Proposal Development

What federal funding agencies mean by “historically marginalized populations”
Understanding different approaches for discussing the needs of historically marginalized populations within a proposal
“Nothing about us without us:” how to ensure your project is an initiative developed with the target population rather than an intervention done to them

4/16/25

Better Together: How Strategic Partnerships Advance Project Impact

Understanding the federal priority of collaborative partnerships for grant funding
Developing effective partnerships for grant funding and beyond
Examples of key partnerships in successful government grant proposals

6/18/25

Standing Out from the Competition: Tips from a Federal Reviewer

Understanding the intense competition for government grant funding
Developing familiarity with the federal review process
Best practices for achieving full points for each narrative section

8/20/25

Government Grant Funding for Social Justice and Racial Equity: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for health and wellness
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning health and wellness grant proposal

Past Webinars

Date

Training Session

Topics Covered

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8/21/2024

Government Grant Development for Housing

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for housing
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning housing grant proposal”

6/12/2024

Aligning Methodology and Evaluation: An Advanced Look

Developing methodology reflective of the SMART approach
Determining appropriate data indicators for measuring impact/success
Designing process and outcome evaluation capable of demonstrating the impact of methods
Examining specific case studies of successful methodology and evaluation sections

5/15/2024

Government Grant Development for Economic Opportunity

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for economic opportunity
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning economic opportunity grant proposal

4/17/2024

Incorporating Innovation in a Government Grant Proposal

What do funders mean when they request “innovative” project designs?
Considerations for developing innovative projects
Balancing evidence-based models with innovation
Achieving innovation while setting achievable goals and outcomes”

3/20/2024

Government Grant Development for Education: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for education
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning education grant proposal

2/21/2024

Do’s and Don’ts in Grant Development: Successful Proposal Case Studies

Overview of 3 successful government proposals and analysis of how they “work,” including the work plan and budget sections
Fatal flaws to avoid in the application process

1/17/2024

Grant Development for Health and Wellness: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for health and wellness
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning health and wellness grant proposal

12/13/2023

Equity and Grant Development: When Real Understanding Produces Change

Understanding the importance of recognizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a grant proposal
Delineating the intersection between social justice and grant development
Developing familiarity with data sources, EBPs, and guidance to support recognition of equity to create meaningful social change
Implementing strategies to orient a project within a national/global context

11/15/2023

Finding Your Narrative Arc: How to Sustain Reviewers’ Attention from Start to Finish

Inside the federal review process: tips from an experienced federal reviewer
Finding the project’s overall upshot
Pivotal “moments” in a proposal

10/25/2023

The Similarities and Differences Between Foundation and Government Grant Proposals: A Deep Dive

Understanding what competitive foundation and government grants have in common
Developing familiarity with what foundation reviewers vs. government reviewers are looking for when they review proposals
How to transition from foundation to federal grants, and vice versa
Delineating stylistic and content differences between foundation and government grant proposals
Understanding the basics of assessing your organization’s readiness for foundation vs. government grant opportunities

9/20/2023

Fiscal Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Overview

Practical strategies for determining if and when engaging a fiscal sponsor is appropriate
Understanding rules and regulations that guide the process
Developing a strong understanding of when using a fiscal sponsor is an ideal choice
Identifying and evaluating appropriate fiscal sponsors and the roles and responsibilities of each entity involved

8/16/2023

Creating a Solid Work Plan

The role of a work plan: the foundation of project design
Creating effective goals, objectives, and activities
Using the SMART approach
Review of sample work plans from successful grants

7/19/2023

Engaging the Target Population: A Critical Aspect of Grant Development

Formal and informal methods of engaging the target population
Utilizing existing data, reports, and other documentation of engagement
Including engagement of the target population in your strategic plan
The critical role of cultural competency and how to write about it

6/21/2023

Utilizing Evidence-based Best Practices

Defining evidence-based practices (EBPs) and distinguishing them from promising or emerging practices
Overview of major repositories of EBPs
Weaving in EBPs for a strong proposal

5/17/2023

Enhancing Grants through a Force-Multiplier Perspective: Creating Meaningful Partnerships and Describing their Role in a Proposal

Supporting the client in seeking and developing effective partnerships
Support vs. commitment, and how to write about each
Collaboration vs. competition as a government model

4/19/2023

Non-Narrative Requirements: A Complete Overview

Common registrations required for government grants; overview of steps to complete them
Where to find information on required registrations in a NOFO/RFP
How do the portals (SAM, Grants.gov, eRACommons) work together?
Developing a budget that aligns seamlessly with project goals and activities
What to ask the client for on day one: overview of commonly required forms and documents

3/15/2023

Best Practices for Post-Award Compliance

Working with a government agency/program officer
Defining “subawardee” vs. “subcontractor,” and understanding additional types of collaboration: vendors, consultants, and partners
Overview of the Uniform Guidance
Progress report guidance
Best practices for fiscal management of grant funding

2/15/2023

Logic Model Basics

Untangling logic model elements
Overview of a successful logic model
Synchronizing a logic model with project design and evaluation

1/18/2023

Key Elements of a Successful Evaluation Plan

Process and outcome evaluation 101
Data models and indicators

12/13/2022

Utilizing Data to Build a Strong Case

Overview of rigorous data requirements of government grants
Walk-through of the most common data sources (American Community Survey, CDC Wonder, UDS Mapper)
The key role of Community Health Needs Assessments and other local data sources

11/15/2022

Best Practices in Project Management: Building a Strong Grant Development and Project Team

Vetting an opportunity: is this a good match for your organization?
Building a team of experts to develop the project and application
Tips for communicating with government Program Officers
Creating a successful project timeline
Who is responsible for what?
Where to begin

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