Grant writing workshop at West Virginia State University

Professional Grant Development Workshop

Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals

January  31 – February 2,  2012

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To be held at: West Virginia State University, 

Charleston, West Virginia

Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center

This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively write proposals in times of keen competition and limited resources. Much has happened in new regulations and in approaches to grant writing, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, education and non-profit professionals. 

Participants Will Learn How to:

·          Navigate the world of grant procurement

·          Research and identify potential funding sources

·          Address the guidelines of federal and foundation applications

·          Focus foundation and corporate giving for the State of Pennsylvania

·          Understand the new federal guidelines for writing winning grants

·          Know the review process and how to address key points for reviewers

·          Write winning grants that stand out against scores of competing submissions

·          Develop focused and realistic budgets

·          Demonstrate that one’s proposal merits excellence and innovation

·          Package professional grant submissions

Our ultimate goal is for each participant to walk away with a product specific to their interests that includes the grant design, abstract and budget.

Thus, the opportunity to influence the future of your work and ideas is within your reach. Understanding this reality, institutions are willing to minimally invest in the training of their staff to make this happen.

*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*

Workshop Fee: $595.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)

Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization

To Enroll:

Please visit our website,

Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864 

Help for grant writers available

The Library Commission has just added the 2012 edition of Annual Register of Grant Support: a Directory of Funding Sources, a guide  to more than 3,200 grant-giving organizations offering non-repayable support, to the Reference Collection.   Organized by 11 major subject areas, this resource directs searchers to traditional corporate, private, and public funding programs and to nontraditional grant sources such as educational associations and unions. For each grant program, information on eligibility requirements and restrictions, application procedures and deadlines, grant size or range, and contact information are included. 

Community Partnership Participation Grants

The Library Commission hass received the CPPG Intent list from the House of Delegates but, some problems with the list still need to be resolved. As soon as WVLC works through the final issues, the paperwork for the CPP grants will be sent. If questions arise from letters or calls initiated by local Delegates, contact Administrative Services Director Denise Seabolt.

American Heritage Preservation Program

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the 2011 guidelines for the American Heritage Preservation Program. This public-private partnership will fund the preservation of endangered and fragile art works, rare books, scientific specimens, and historical documents (photographs, maps, deeds, etc.) held in small and medium-sized museums, archives, and libraries. The grants of up to $3,000 are aimed at completing stand-alone conservation projects that convey the essential character and experience of the United States. Access application guidelines/instructions here.

For questions about museum projects, please contact Christine Henry, senior program officer, at 202-653-4674. For questions about library or archival projects, please contact Kevin Cherry, senior program officer, at 202-653-4662.

 The deadline for application is September 15, 2010. Read press release in its entirety...

June Quick Reminders

• The 2011 Grants-in Aid amounts are posted on the WVLC website.
• All GIA forms are due to Karen Hiser at the WVLC by June 30th.
• The next meeting of the West Virginia Library Commission will be on August 6th at the Library Commission in Charleston.

DOE Promise Neighborhoods Grants

The Department of Education has $10 million for planning grants for the Promise Neighborhoods program as part of the Fund for the Improvement of Education. These planning grants for $400,000 to $500,000 each are for the planning purpose of what will be a program to improve significantly the education and development outcomes of children in distressed communities. This is a heads up for school, community college and public librarians to REACH OUT NOW to eligible entities which could be non-profit organizations or institutions of higher learning who might be applying because they operate a school; partner with a school or Local Education Agency; currently provide a solution to cradle-through-college-to-career in a distressed neighborhood or represent a neighborhood being proposed for service. Read more about the grant at the U.S. Department of Education Promise Neighborhoods website.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: May 21, 2010
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 25, 2010