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Write to Win: Grant Writing for Local Government

November 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

TRACK:  ADMINISTRATIVE
Price:  Member Registration: $89 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $149 per registrant
Send a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrants
Date:   November 5, 2025
Time:  9 a.m. to Noon

Participants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.

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PLEASE NOTE: This course was developed to be interactive to give you the best learning experience possible. It will be conducted via Zoom. You will need to be able to: Raise your hand, mute/unmute, use chat.

Description:

This intensive three-hour workshop equips local government professionals with essential skills to navigate the grant writing process confidently and effectively. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities, develop persuasive proposals, and align their projects with grantor priorities.

The course emphasizes practical techniques for structuring grant narratives, formulating budgets, and meeting submission requirements. Real-world examples and hands-on exercises will help attendees turn ideas into competitive applications that support community initiatives and public programs.

Audience:

  • Local government staff or officials responsible for grant writing and management

Topics:

  • Introduction to Grant Writing: planning efforts that support funding
  • Finding Funding Opportunities
  • Proposal Development
  • Grant Guidelines and Requirements
  • Budget Preparation
  • Submission Process
  • Grant Management

At the end of this course, participants can expect to be able to:

  • Recognize and evaluate relevant grant opportunities
  • Craft clear, compelling grant narratives
  • Develop project budgets aligned with funder expectations
  • Prepare accurate and persuasive budgets

By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.

Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email, it may be in your spam folder.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:
Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund.

If cancellation is received after the 72-hour window, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund.

Those who do not cancel or attend will forfeit the full registration fee.