Make a Greater Impact—Learn the Strategies for Successful Grant Funding!

Join us on Saturday April 26th from 10am-3pm at the Senior & Activities Center in Florence Oregon for Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights, brought to you by Siuslaw Vision and Susy Lacer, Grant Professional Certified (GPC). These workshop sessions are designed to give Siuslaw region grant seekers practical knowledge on how to submit competitive, ethical grant requests. At only $50, this workshop is subsidized for Siuslaw area residents! We gratefully accept additional donations.

Doors open at 9:30, please arrive early to sign in, enjoy coffee and/or tea, and be ready for the workshop to start promptly at 10am!

Morning Session: Tips for Success - Best Practices for Grant Seeking

This fast-moving session will provide an overview of the grants process in a Do’s & Don’ts format, from identifying the need and organizational grant readiness to funding prospect research and submitting the proposal.

Lunch & Informal Networking

Lunch is provided and enjoy informal networking with other attendees! Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.

Afternoon Session: Ask The Grant Pro!

This interactive session will provide detailed information on specific grant applications and delve into the nitty gritty of grants. Participants are encouraged to bring questions on a proposal they are currently working on, one they plan to submit, or one that was declined by a funder. Hone your skills and get answers to those questions you’ve wanted to ask and never had the opportunity.

The morning session is suitable for those newer to grant seeking and the afternoon session will cover more intermediate to advanced information. However, anyone interested in how to be more successful in grant seeking will benefit from both sessions, regardless of their experience level.

Additional Details

Refund and Substitution Policy: Refunds may be requested via email before Friday, April 18, and will be made via check within 10 business days. No refunds are available after that date. You may send another person in your place if you are unable to attend. If your seat will not be filled, please let us know as soon as possible and we can open up the spot for someone else. Thanks for your understanding.

Scholarships: Siuslaw Vision does not want cost to be a barrier to attendance. If a discount or scholarship would allow you to attend, please contact us at vision@siuslawvision.org. We have a limited number of discounts/scholarships available.

Child/Elder Care: Thank you to Wildflower Montessori School, child care is available for $10/hour! Please contact them directly at 541-991-2224 for more information and to reserve a space! If you need a stipend towards elder care, please reach out to vision@siuslawvision.org.

About Susy Lacer, GPC: Since 2004, Susy has completed and assisted with successful proposals to private and corporate foundations, and local, state and federal funding programs. These awards have supported youth organizations, libraries, economic development agencies, businesses, museums, port districts, municipalities, social services, the arts, schools, healthcare, and more. Her work focuses in rural communities.

Susy earned the Grant Professional Certified credential in 2011; she is one of only eight people in Oregon to hold a GPC. This accredited credential recognizes proficiency in standards comprising demonstrated achievement, tenure in the profession, education, and a commitment to service for public and private philanthropy. The credential is offered by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute, Inc., an affiliate of the Grant Professionals Association. Members of the Association adhere to a Code of Ethics and are committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards.

About Siuslaw Vision: Siuslaw Vision convenes, catalyzes, and connects individuals and organizations who want to improve quality of life for people living in the Siuslaw region of Western Lane County Oregon. We help people implement locally-owned solutions that address community-identified goals. Siuslaw Vision is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting our Siuslaw region’s community-led Vision - please talk to us about how your donations help support our work!

Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights

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