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

Confirmation and Zoom Link: 

Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials.  

Please reach out to training@memun.org if you have not received your link the day prior to the training. 

Cancellations for MMA Webinars: 
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