UNDERSTANDING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS
This workshop is specifically for anyone interested in pursuing grants through a federal government agency or department. Whether you’ve applied for federal funding in the past, or are about to apply for your first federal government grant, the rules and criteria change frequently per federal department. Learn how to stay on top of trends within your industry sector (i.e. Department of Education, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health & Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, etc.).
In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to determine if your organization is ready and/or eligible to apply for federal funds
- How to interpret a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Agency-specific criteria for narrative content
- How to understand funding trends within specific government departments
- The purpose of the Standard Form 424 (SF424)
- Understanding the Grants.gov online application system
