Rural Health Grant Writing Institute
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The NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Basic Institute was developed to meet the unique needs of rural grant writers like you! Each session outlines one of the basic building blocks or strategies for successful program funding.
Intended Audience
State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) staff and their partners and stakeholders.
Instructor
Teryl Eisinger, NOSORH’s contractor, has more than 25 years of experience writing grant applications to federal, state, and foundation funders for projects related to training programs, small business development, and outreach programs. Her practical approach will include reality-based tips and templates for you to use in your own pursuit of funding.
Course Content
The 9-session Institute runs from October 21 to December 16, 2024. Virtual learning sessions will occur Mondays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm ET.
+ Curriculum
October 21
Getting Started on Writing a Proposal
Make a good start! Ask important questions before starting to write a grant application, learn how to develop a concept, and plan for the success of your grant writing team.
October 28
How to Use Data to Make the Case for Rural
This session will provide an overview of how and where to find rural health data and how to use it effectively in a grant proposal. Participants will learn how to present data for small populations and learn where to find valuable data visualization resources.
November 4
The Importance of Community Partners
Funders see added value in working with other organizations. Establishing effective and inclusive partnerships takes time. It is important to create the right framework from the start and review the structure and process of the partnership on an ongoing basis to measure its success or failure.
November 11
Creating a Logic Model Foundation and Solid Work Plan
Participants will learn how to develop a logic model that provides a foundation for effective work plans to make them accurately reflect your project. Learn how to use action words to write compelling goals and objectives and how to build a timeline to show an immediate impact for the funder.
November 18
Developing a Strong Evaluation
What is evaluation, and why is it important? What are the components of a strong evaluation plan? Learn how to develop and write a program evaluation plan to ensure a successful project and demonstrate impact to the funder, report on doing things right, and do the right things.
November 25
Creating Better Budgets
We will cover the basic elements of a grant application budget, such as how much detail to include, writing a compelling justification, and strategy for a winning proposal.
December 2
A Narrative That Tells Your Story — Facts and Faces
How you write can be as important as what you write! Learn how to frame your project to stand out among other applications and tell your story. Participants will learn about the basic components of the application narrative, writing tips, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of bad writing and grammar.
December 9
Submitting a Complete Application and Beyond
Participants will learn the importance of meeting all grant requirements to maximize their scores and improve their chances of receiving funding. Just because the grant is submitted does not mean the grant process is over. Learn key strategies for developing relationships to increase chances of receiving subsequent funding.
December 16
Finding Funding and Other Resources to Support Your Proposal
Whether public or private funds, it is important to have the best match between your need, proposal, and organization. Participants will learn the best resources and types of funders and utilize websites and other resources to find the funders right for your program.
+ Technology & System Requirements
Participants will use iSpring, an online Learning Management System (LMS), to access handouts, presentation materials, recorded sessions and communicate with the course instructor. Live sessions will be conducted through Zoom. Recordings of the presentations will be available for playback within 24 hours of the event.
Only those registered for the NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Basic Institute will be provided a personal iSpring login, allowing them to join the sessions and view class materials. Failure to comply may result in access restriction. Participants will be sent an email invitation by October 17.
Payment
All fees are expected to be paid by October 21, 2024. Payment via credit card is accepted. If you can’t pay by the 21st or require specialized billing, contact Kayren Cross at [email protected] or (888) 391-7258, ext. 108, to make arrangements for payment.
Refund policy
To be considered for a refund, requests must be submitted in writing to Kayren Cross at [email protected].
Deadlines to request a refund:
- October 28 – full refund
- After October 28 – no refund
Need Help?
For questions about this institute, please contact Beth Kolf, NOSORH Program Specialist, at [email protected].
What participants are saying about our Grant Writing Institute:
“I will use the tools and references to train other colleagues in our rural and frontier healthcare network.”
“This was a great experience for me. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge on how to write a grant, things to look for, and the do’s and don’t of grant writing.”
“Great course, loved that there was optional homework and no small group work, which can often detract from educational experiences for me. Have already started using some of the material on a grant I am currently writing.”