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Grant writing classes offered through K-State
Monique Koerner
Monique Koerner

Kansas State University Research and Extension Community Vitality Specialist Nancy Daniels, is offering grant writing courses next year. The grant writing course consists of two, three-hour online live sessions. There will be time for interaction with other participants which allows for writers to pick up tips and be energized by their peers. 

The course can be taken by people who have never written a grant or those who have a lot of experience but want a new look at the way they do things. The online course is adapted from a face to face training with proven results. More than 1,700 Kansans were trained over four years and found confidence resulting in at least $25 million of successful grants for playgrounds, park improvements, walking trails, building restoration, leadership programs, arts, programming, festivals and other community infrastructure.

Participants are encouraged to bring the grants or grant ideas to share. The format of the class allows a writer to formulate their grant ideas into a grant proposal, if they are ready. Classes are recorded for later reference or classes missed.

Some topics you will learn include: sources of data for community needs, where to find grants, elements of a great grant proposal, and practicing the grant elements of problem, outcome, activity, evaluation, and budget. 

Event Dates: 

Feb. 7 and 9, 2023

Schedule: This online course is two synchronous classes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Class materials are open from Feb. 1 - March 2, 2023. 

March 28 and 30, 2023

Schedule: This online course is two synchronous classes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Class materials are open from March 21 - April 23, 2023. 

April 28 and 30, 2023

Schedule: This online course is two synchronous classes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.  Class materials are open from April 11 - May 11, 2023.  

Fee is $60 and is non-refundable.

For more information, please contact: Nancy Daniels at 785-410-6352.

You can enroll and pay at the following website:

.www.enrole.com/ksu/jsp/course.jsp?courseId=GRANTWRITING&categoryId=ROOT.

Please join me since I plan on taking advantage of this great opportunity. I have written a couple of grants in the past but am always looking for ways to improve my skills. I also have a couple of ideas about programming for the Cottonwood District that would require grant funding. I’m excited about the future and utilizing grant money to make our community a healthier place to live and raise children!


Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. One may reach her at 785-628-9430 or moniquek@ksu.edu.