The Rural and Tribal Philanthropic Resource Library Webinar Series
Designed for staff and faculty of rural colleges and tribal institutions who have entry- to mid-level experience in the fundamentals of grant writing.
Teaches critical skills to find relevant grant opportunities and write grant applications.
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Thursdays, once a month
Time: 75 minutes, 10:00 - 11:15 AM, Pacific Time
Location: Virtual (Zoom Sessions)
Cost: FREE
December 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Mapping the Funding Announcement, Creating a Writing Template, and Understanding Scoring
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by a grant solicitation and wondered whether you have a good strategy for developing your application, this webinar is for you. Learn how to make sense of a funding announcement and develop responses aligned with the funder's scoring system.
January 21, 2027 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Reflecting the Funder's Goals and Objectives. Developing a Letter of Inquiry.
Submitting an Intent to Apply.
One of the most common mistakes grant applicants make is ignoring what a foundation values. Learn how to mirror what matters to them in your writing. Understand the difference between a Letter of Inquiry and an Intent to Apply.
March 18, 2027 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Core Elements of a Grant Application, Part II
Learn what funders expect from your Project Methodology, Organizational Capacity, Performance Measures, and a Project Evaluation Plan. Understand how to sustain your project after the grant ends. Understand the difference between a Letter of Support and Commitment. Know when and how to write the Executive Summary.
April 16, 2027 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Developing Your Grant Budget and Budget Justification
Developing, then justifying your proposed expenses can be as difficult and time-consuming as writing the Project Narrative. Learn about basic budgeting principles like reasonable costs, matching funds, cost sharing and in-kind services, subrecipients and contractors, and administrative and indirect costs. Understand how to defend your request.
About your Instructor
Stacy Wyman, M.A.
Consultant, Instructor, Grant Writer/Editor, Grant & Contract Administrator, Compliance Manager
Stacy Wyman has 25 years of experience developing competitive grant applications for secondary education school districts, community colleges and universities, economic development corporations, workforce development boards, educational foundations, faith-based organizations, and Indian tribes.
Her experience includes developing grant applications and managing awards from federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and corporate and community philanthropic organizations.
Grant & Contract Administrator: Stacy’s expertise as a post-award grant administrator includes compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations and agency-specific grant requirements; developing subrecipient and contractor agreements; interpreting Grant Award Agreements; providing program oversight and monitoring; and measuring and reporting performance metrics.
Grant Instructor: Stacy’s passion is teaching others to write competitive grant applications and successfully manage their grant awards.
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