Getting Started With Grants and Nonprofits: Introduction to Proposal Writing (In Person)

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 21, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
  • This event allows you to register for multiple occurrences at the same time.

Event Details

Get Started with Grants and Nonprofits! This four-class series will walk students through the basics of starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, from incorporation paperwork to writing your first grant proposal. Learn what you’ll need at each step, how to use our Candid databases to research potential funders and promote your own organization, and more! 

April's class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: 

  • The basic elements of a proposal 

  • The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal 

  • How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no 

  • Hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline 

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: 

  • Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. 

  • Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal. 

This class will be held in-person on the 6th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Register below to secure your spot. To register for the virtual version, click here.

January 20: How to Start a Nonprofit

February 17: Introduction to GuideStar

March 17: Introduction to Foundation Directory

April 21: Introduction to Proposal Writing

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