The Grant Foundation Center will offer the Professional Grant Proposal
Writing Workshop and Program Planning Certificate: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT – Emergency Economic Stimulus Workshop at the Four
Points by Sheraton Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, August 17-18,
2009. Interested development professionals, researchers, program
administrators, and business owners should register as soon as possible,
as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. 
All participants will receive certification in professional grant
writing from the foundation. For more information call (800) 343-9073 or
visit us online at
www.GrantFoundationCenter.org ( http://www.grantfoundationcenter.org/
).
Please find the program description below:
Professional Grant Proposal Writing and Program Planning Certificate:
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND RE-INVESTMENT ACT
Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants Workshop
August 17-18, 2009
8am to 5pm
Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
The two day course includes:
1.       Introduction to the Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants
2.       Overview of the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT of
2009
3.       Understanding and Developing Fundable Programs and Projects
4.       The Federal and State Compliance Requirements
5.       Professional Grant Proposal Writing
6.       Strategic Government Grant Research
7.       Program and Project Planning
8.       ARRA Working Group
Introduction to the Emergency Economic Stimulus Grants

Overview of the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT of 2009 (ARRA)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is “an Act making
supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation,
infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to
the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.” This
appropriation of funds will be distributed from the federal government
to each state and then redistributed to local cities and municipalities.
These funds must be spent within the coming year, creating a unique
demand for projects and programs in key areas of services.
Understanding and Developing Fundable Programs and Projects
The ARRA has specifically set aside grants in twelve different areas of
service: Medicaid & other Health Provisions, Transportation, Education,
Human Services/Nutritional Assistance, Labor, Workforce & Economic
Development, Energy/Water, Law & Justice, Environment, Broadband, Tax
Relief, Housing, and Agriculture.

This course demystifies the proposal process for government Request For
Proposals (RFPs). The emphasis on understanding the government's
requirements will show you how to prepare your responses accordingly and
strategically to give your proposal the competitive edge. You will learn
where to locate government requirements, how to get started in preparing
your response, what should be included in your Technical Proposal, and
pre-proposal planning activities.
This course will cover:
●         Understanding the ins and outs of proposal development from
start to finish
●         Roles and responsibilities in the proposal planning &
development process
●         Developing a preliminary response template (management and
technical)
●         Reviewing common mistakes to avoid
●         Identifying the governments requirements
●         The importance of Strategic Alliances
●         Knowing where to start preparing your proposal
●         Using an outline to prepare your proposal
●         Creating and customizing the Management Plan
●         Tailoring your Past Performance information
●         Putting the final response together

The Federal and State Compliance Requirements
A vital step towards securing grants is regulatory compliance.
Government compliance dictates human resources policies and procedures,
as well as financial and management guidelines that are imposed by the
DCAA. This course will address each of these aspects to provide your
organization with a working knowledge of these requirements, while
providing additional resources where information may be obtained.
Moreover, it will enable you to complete Representations and
Certifications documents with the confidence that the bid meets the
regulations for your procurement submission.
This course will cover
   Overview: Legal and Ethical Compliance
   Human Resources Compliance
   Understanding Business and Financial Management Compliance
   Contract Formation and the Uniform Contract Format (UCF)
   Security Requirements
Professional Grant Proposal Writing
Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer, this session
will make each student an overall proposal writing specialist. In
addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal,
successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this
session is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of
the process. Strategy resides at the forefront of this session 's intent
to illustrate grant writing as an integrated, multidimensional, and
dynamic endeavor. Each student will learn to stop writing the grant and
to start writing the story. Ultimately, this class will illustrate how
each component of the grant proposal represents an opportunity to use
proven techniques for generating support.
Strategic Government Grant Research
At its foundation, this session will address the basics of foundation, 
corporation, and government grant research. However, this course will
teach a strategic funding research approach that encourages students to
see research not as something they do before they write a proposal, but
as an integrated part of the grant seeking process. Students will be
exposed to online and database research tools, as well as publications
and directories that contain information about foundation, corporation,
and government grant opportunities. Focusing on funding sources and
basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use
research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort.
Program and Project Planning
This session is centered on the belief that "it's all about the
program." This intensive session will teach professional program
development essentials and program evaluation. While most grant writing
"workshops" treat program development and evaluation as separate from
the writing of a proposal, this class will teach students the
relationship between overall program planning and grant writing.
AARA Working Group

This component is designed to complete the AARA worksheet which
includes available agencies, procedures, programs, and deadlines. Each
attendee must understand the rapid pace at which these awards are going
to be distributed and, thus, must have a tangible and viable plan to
acquire funding. The working groups allow participants to identify
program eligibility, various program nuances, and schedule applications
and supporting materials in a timely manner.

Registration
    $449.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.
Each participant will receive:
●          The Grant Foundation Center Certificate of Completion in
Professional Grant Writing
●          The Grant Foundation Center Economic Stimulus Grant Manual
2009
●          The Grant Foundation Center ARRA Funding Resource Guide
●          The Grant Foundation Center's Guide to Strategic Program
Planning
●          The Grant Foundation Center Stimulus Workbook
Registration Methods
1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at
www.GrantFoundationCenter.org ( http://www.grantfoundationcenter.org/
) under Register Now and select "The Grant Foundation Center –
Emergency Economic Stimulus Grant Workshop." We'll send your
confirmation by e-mail.
2) By Phone - Call (800) 343-9073 to register by phone. Our friendly
Program Coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your
questions.