The UGA Office of Research and Grant Writing USA will present this one-day grant writing workshop. Attendees will learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines.Faculty who are interested in attending should inform their department head by Thursday, March 16.The grant writing class covers how to write grant proposals start to finish and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities. Federal, state, local and non-governmental, private sector grants are covered. Participants will learn how to write and review winning proposals including:• The essential components of a grant proposal package.• How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker’s interest.• How to initially approach a funder.• The differences between government and foundation proposals.• How to report on a grant’s progress and impact.• How to develop working relationships with grant makers.• What to do if your proposal is denied (don’t give up!).Participants will also learn how to find and track relevant grantopportunities:• Where to find foundation grant programs that can help you accomplish your goals.• Where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs.• Where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals match your funding needs.• How to stay on top of your targetedopportunities.Attendance includes a full day of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forum that’s packed full of tools, helpful discussions and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited. For more information and to register, contact:Catherine Cuppett,Director of Pre-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration, Office of Research – Phone: 706.542.9441 Email: cathya15@uga.edu