Two-Part Grant Writing Workshop: How to read and interpret grant applications.

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Berkshire Grown will host a virtual two-part grant writing training, led by Kara Weinstein, for farmers and food producers looking to develop an understanding of how to read and interpret grant applications, and the basic story-telling and writing skills to submit successful grant applications. The first session on February 21, 2024 will cover researching prospects, understanding the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, how to write a compelling needs statement, effective outcomes and evaluations, and developing project budgets. At the end of the first session participants will be assigned homework to draft a response to a sample proposal question.

In the second session on March 6, 2024, participants will share their responses, and receive feedback on how to improve them, coming away with an outline for a boiler plate of usable text for grant applications.

Kara is a food systems consultant based in Kingston, NY. As founder of KHW Strategies, she works with food systems and sustainable agriculture operators and nonprofits on strategic vision, operations, grant writing and execution, and project management. She has a background in corporate sustainability + ESG consulting and communications. Kara holds a Master’s in Food Systems from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Environmental Policy and Culture from Northwestern University. 

Event Details:

• Session 1: Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 11AM-1PM
• Session 2: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 11AM-1PM
• Online, Registration is for both sessions. Workshop may not be taken as individual sessions.
• Fee: $40 Members, $60 Non-members
• Maximum 15 Students

Contact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information.

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