Winning Grant Proposals - Tips for Success for Federal, State, Local, and Foundation Opportunities.

Webinar • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

Are you responsible for developing grant proposals or managing projects post-award? This webinar is designed specifically for professionals like you, offering essential strategies to help you unlock the full potential of grants while navigating their complexities.

Gain the knowledge and tools you need to create compelling, competitive proposals for federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities. Learn how to interpret federal requirements, align proposals with funding priorities, and address scoring criteria for maximum impact. Plus, get insights into new factors like recent Executive Orders, merit and risk evaluation criteria, and federal certifications to strengthen your proposals and management strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Demystify federal grant requirements and selection processes.
  • Identify state, local, and private funding opportunities.
  • Optimize proposals by addressing merit, risk criteria, and community impact.
  • Access resources to refine your proposal writing and project management skills.

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to refine your expertise, this webinar will equip you with practical tools and insights to secure the funding your projects need while ensuring smooth management post-award.


YOUR EXPERT(S):

Karen Norris Karen Norris

Karen Norris is nationally recognized in the grants community as a consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for kanoco - a Karen Norris Company in Gaithersburg, MD. She has experience in grants and contracts for more than 20 years, previously as a grants administrator for educational institutions in the State of Maryland, as an author and managing editor for grants publications for Thompson publishing, and currently as a consultant. Norris has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations and editorial advisory boards. She is an invited annual presenter at national conferences and regional training events, including the Grant Professionals Association, National Grants Management Association, Management Concepts, Maryland Governor's Grants Office, and others. Norris advises clients and conducts webinars, virtual classes, eLearning, and onsite grants training. The White House Conference on Aging published her white paper about health grants. Norris has provided testimony to the Maryland General Assembly supporting legislation about the de minimis indirect rate, and has responded to information requests about the grants process from the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management. Norris has served as a federal reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Delivery Method: Group Live

Refund Policy:

If you are not able to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations received 24 hours prior to the start time of the audio conference are fully refundable. After that, cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. If you prefer, you may substitute an upcoming audio conference for the one you originally registered for and avoid the $25 processing fee. All refunds resulting from cancellations will be issued within 72 hours.

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Participants are encouraged to submit complaints as soon as possible to ensure timely resolution. Complaints must include the participant's name, program name, date of the program, and a clear description of the issue. Complaints can be submitted through the following methods:

  • Email: Susan.Chambers@thompson.com
  • Phone: 1-800-677-3789
  • Mail: Thompson Grants, a division of CBIS, 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209