Important re: MMA’s pay-to-view video trainings:
Please note that MMA’s paid webinar videos are not downloadable and cannot be shared with other users or members (unless streamed in a group setting). Access to the video will appear under the purchaser/user’s MMA eBusiness Account (under Digital Content Access). Individuals seeking to view these videos independently should purchase them by logging into their own eBusiness Account.
Please Note: Webinar presentation slides and handouts can be downloaded from our website: https://memun.org/Member-Center/Member-Workshop-Materials
This introductory webinar is designed for municipal staff and officials at various experience levels, including those who are new to grant funding and need an introduction to the grant process, terminology, and requirements; as well as those currently working on grant applications who want guidance on overcoming common challenges and strengthening their submissions.
Learning Objectives:
· Understand how municipal grants work in Maine
· Learn where to find appropriate grant opportunities
· Draft core proposal components
· Understand compliance before applying
· Avoid common mistakes
· Leave with practical tools
Agenda:
Municipal Grant Fundamentals
· Welcome and Course Overview
· Understanding Grants for Maine Municipalities
· Types of Funders and Opportunities
Finding and Evaluating Grants
· Common Funding Sources for Maine Municipalities
· Understanding Grant Notices, Fit and Eligibility
· Activity - Grant Fit Exercise
Writing Key Narrative Sections
· Core Sections of a Grant Application
· Writing Tips for Non-Writers
Implementation, Compliance, and Action Planning
· Municipal Grant Budgets
· Compliance, Reporting and Risk
· Common Municipal Grant Mistakes
Presenter: Tina N. Brown, MPH, Grant Strategist, TNB Grant Consulting
Disclaimer for Video On-Demand Trainings:
MMA’s video on demand offerings are recordings of previously offered trainings. MMA is unable to provide a certificate of completion for on-demand trainings.