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Dogwood Webinar Series

Next Session:

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

June 18, 2025 at 12 p.m.

Want to strengthen your grant writing skills?

Our Next-Level Funding webinar series provides expert insights on seeking and securing grant funding beyond Dogwood.

The next session, “Government Grant Development for Substance Use Disorder/ Opioid Use Disorder Projects,” will be held on April 16, 2025 at noon.

Purpose: Multiple government agencies issue funding opportunities for projects focused on addressing substance use disorder (SUD) and/or opioid use disorder (OUD). This topic is particularly relevant for organizations in Western North Carolina, which was among regions hardest hit by the national opioid crisis. In March 2025, the current administration renewed the public health emergency declaration addressing the national opioid crisis, promising continued federal coordination efforts in response. Well-suited for organizations whose work addresses SUD/OUD, this session provides a comprehensive overview of developing a competitive government grant proposal. This training explores salient aspects of SUD/OUD-focused projects, from understanding common data sources to positioning a project for success within the current federal funding situation. IFP will lead the presentation and provide ample time for Q&A.

Goal: The learning objectives of the training represent an in-depth look into the key elements of winning SUD/OUD grant proposals, thereby improving attendees’ abilities to develop their own. The session will benefit from the expertise of IFP’s Senior Partner, Dr. Brian Kelley, whose research and scholarship includes a focus on SUD/OUD treatment and prevention. Attendees will develop greater confidence in understanding how to position a SUD/OUD grant proposal for impact and success.

Learning Objectives

Identify major funders addressing SUD/OUD
Develop familiarity with an overview of data sources, evidence-based practices and guidance to support SUD/OUD project designs
Understand key considerations for developing a winning SUD/OUD-focused proposal
Identify ways to be most competitive in the current federal funding situation within the context of SUD/OUD projects

About IFP

Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) is a nationally recognized grants consulting firm highly regarded for an impressive overall grant success rate of 75%. Well known for their expertise in federal and other government grant writing, this success is based not only on technical expertise but also on a foundational relationship-building approach. IFP’s team of over 20 highly experienced consultants is passionate about helping organizations meet the unique needs of their local communities and better serve their constituents by seeking and securing grant funding.

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Senior Partners

About the Presenters

Carrie Davis is an experienced grant writer and project manager with a consistent track record of success working with organizations across diverse sectors and geographies. She provides project oversight, facilitation, and coordination at all levels of grant development. Carrie has successful experience with foundation, corporate and government grants including DOL, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC, DOE, USDA and more.

Susannah Williams is a grant writer with a proven track record of securing federal and foundation grants across multiple sectors, including health care, workforce development, and education. She has extensive experience in supporting clients’ project design and development to meet complex grant requirements. Susannah has written multiple successful proposals for CDC, HRSA, DOJ, and DOL, among others.