U.S. Census for Grant Writing

The “Using Census Data for Grant Writing” workshop will train participants on using the most relied-on source for detailed, up-to-date socio-economic statistics covering every community in the state.

In a live computer lab setting, students will use the American Factfinder (data search tool) and other tools; conduct searches using the Census 2010 for population numbers/basic characteristics, and American Community Survey for social/economic characteristics such as educational attainment, income, occupation, commuting to work, poverty status, nativity and selected homeowner costs.  Special emphasis is placed on concepts used in grant writing and social impact statements, understanding of race/ethnicity terminology and downloading data into usable formats.