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Grant Writing 201

Grant Writing 201

Aug. 13, 2026

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9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Sourcewell

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Take the next step in crafting winning grant proposals.

Date: Aug. 13, 2026

Time:

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$35 per participant from organizations inside the Initiative Foundation and Sourcewell service areas. 

$100 for all other participants;

Lunch provided

Prerequisites: None

Learning objectives:

  • Learn how to decode grant proposal formats like a pro.

  • Build a rock-solid plan for spending grant funds wisely.

  • Master key budget terms and calculations without the headache.

Description:

This intermediate-level intensive workshop is geared toward nonprofit and government staff or long-term volunteers with grant writing experience who are ready to take the next step in crafting winning proposals. Learn to write stronger proposals and win more grants.

This training is provided in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.

About the leader:

Deneene Graham will lead this training.

Graham has more than 15 years of experience with nonprofits and public organizations. She has served as a grant writer, project manager, community impact specialist, researcher, board member, and volunteer. Her most impactful work includes developing programs and securing grant funding, as well as coordinating grantmaking for a funder.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: Aug. 6, 2026

Check-in: 8:30 a.m.

Questions: community@sourcewell-mn.gov

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