When looking to secure competitive grant funds for a project or program, including New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs), it is important to understand all that goes into successful grant applications and how to tell your story most effectively. Organizations often struggle in assessing their own capacity, sourcing grant funds, building their project team and understanding the responsibilities associated with new funding sources. Join this session if you’re interested in learning more about grant application best practices and the financial implications to consider when seeking a funding source.
There are many best practices to follow when applying for grant funds. Our knowledgeable team members will discuss the most efficient ways to secure funding while staying true to your organization’s mission. At the end of this course, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to establish an ideal project that achieves significant community impact through grant funding.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine how to successfully seek grants and how to define success.
- Learn grant writing best practices and how to make your story stand out.
- Understand the financial considerations when looking at added costs of the funding source.
- How to use internal and external resources to pull together the most effective project team.
- Bonus: Decoding the NMTC Debrief
