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Note: These workshops are past. If additional workshops are offered in the future, this page will be updated.

Please see our grant writing tips for related information.

August 26, 2003 in Los Angeles (2 sessions)
September 18, 2003 in Sacramento (2 sessions)

Description

The workshops were designed to assist grant applicants with writing an effective and competitive grant application. The agenda focused on:

  • Providing attendees with information to assess whether or not to apply for a grant.
  • Learning tips for writing a successful grant application.
  • Addressing common pitfalls in seeking grant funding and writing a grant application.
  • Reviewing basic elements required in a CIWMB grant application and possible approaches for addressing them.
  • Working with a contracted grant writer.

    • Objectives

    After completing the workshop, a participant should be able to:

  • Identify available grant programs at the CIWMB.
  • Assess whether or not to apply for a grant.
  • Write a successful grant application.
  • Avoid common pitfalls in the grant application process.
  • Understand basic elements of a CIWMB grant application.
  • Evaluate a potential contract grant writer.

    • Who Should Attend?

    This workshop was designed to target individuals and/or entities who:

    • Would like more information about the CIWMB grant programs.
    • Want to improve their grant writing skills.
    • Are interested in applying for a CIWMB grant.
    • May not understand the basic elements of a CIWMB grant application.
    • Have applied unsuccessfully for a CIWMB grant in the past.

    Background

    The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) offers a variety of grant funding opportunities authorized by Legislation to assist individuals, California Indian Tribes, and public and private entities in the safe and effective management of California’s waste stream. During 2002 the CIWMB awarded $41.2 million in grant funds to applicants; however, some grant programs had available funds that were not awarded due to a lack of response or the quality of the submitted grant applications. With the CIWMB’s goals of awarding all grant funds and providing potential grant applicants with tools to prepare a successful grant application, the CIWMB is offering Grant Writing Workshops at no cost to attendees.

    Presenter

    Barbara M. Aved, Ph.D., M.B.A. Dr. Barbara Aved is the president of Barbara Aved Associates, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, program design and evaluation, health care delivery systems, and public health policy. Dr. Aved has served as the branch chief for a State department, and has authored several publications and successfully applied for various grant programs.

    Dates and Locations

    Los Angeles Sessions (August 26, 2003) Sacramento Sessions (September 18, 2003)
    Session A: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
      OR
    Session B: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.     		Session A: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
      OR
    Session B: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Junipero Serra Building, Carmel Room
    320 West Fourth Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90013     		Cal/EPA Headquarters Building
    Central Valley Auditorium
    1001 I Street
    Sacramento, CA 95812

    Please Bring With You!

    If you are planning to attend a CIWMB Grant Writing Workshop, please review and print out our Grant Writing Tips and bring them with you to the workshop.

     

    Last updated: December 03, 2007

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