Program Details:
Nearly one third of organizations that responded to the Nonprofit Survey earlier this fall requested cohort training or technical assistance related to grants. To meet this need, the Nonprofit Center in partnership with Maryland Nonprofits, is offering a 5-month cohort program for twelve 501c3 organizations that are seeking guidance as they write a competitive grant proposal. Participants will write several sections of a grant proposal (of their choice), access grant search tools, and identify opportunities for collaboration. The program includes a combination of in-person sessions and online coaching for teams of two people from each selected organization.
Application Opens: November 17, 2023
Application Deadline: December 13, 2023 (closed)
Notification: January 3, 2024
Cost: $0
In-Person Dates:
February 8, March 7, April 4, May 2, and May 30
Location: Severn Center, Community Room
1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD MAP/Directions
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Attendance:
Attendance at all sessions is required to complete the program successfully. Please apply ONLY if you can attend the dates and times listed above. Organizations that do not attend all sessions may not be eligible for future cohort programs.
Selection Criteria:
REQUIRED
- 501c3 status for at least one year
- Provide services to Anne Arundel County residents
- Administrative offices located in Anne Arundel County
- Agree to participate in all training and coaching sessions
- Has at least on paid staff member or a board member to oversee the project
- Agree to share outcome data to help the Nonprofit Center improve its programs/services
PREFERRED
- Addresses the social determinants of health in Anne Arundel County
- Provides services to underserved populations
- Has not participated in a training cohort during the past 12 months
- Annual budget less than $1 million
- Is working on a specific grant with a deadline after July 2024
Application:
The application deadline has passed. Please stay tuned for other opportunities.
The application process for the Grant Writing Cohort and the Strategic Planning Cohort will run concurrently. Please note that an organization can apply for both programs using the same application but, if selected, will only be able to attend one of the two cohorts. Applicants will be asked to indicate their first choice.
Questions for both programs include:
- Organization Name
- Mailing Address
- Contact Name, Title, Email, Phone Number
- Website
- Organization's mission statement
- In what year was your organization founded?
- Does your organization have 501(c)3 status?
- What is your organization's annual budget?
- How many full-time, paid employees currently work for your organization?
- How many part-time, paid employees currently work for your organization?
- Is there anything else you would like us to consider in review of your application?
Additional questions for the grant writing application include:
- What is your largest grant received to date? Include amount and funder.
- What was your grant success rate ($ received / $ requested) for Jan 2022 through June 2023? What total number of grants does this represent?
- What percentage of your annual income, on average, comes from grants?
- Is there a specific grant you intend to apply for with a deadline date after July 2024?
- What do you hope to learn in this program?
Questions?
Contact Jennifer at nonprofitcenter@aacounty.org