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Grants Management Office
Webinars
The Grants Management Office is committed to delivering practical, high-quality training that empowers grant professionals to successfully manage, and administer federal funding. Our programs emphasize real-world application, collaboration, and continuous learning. We hope that you join us in strengthening your grants management skills one webinar at a time!
Upcoming Webinars
The Grants Office, in partnership with The Grant Plant, is excited to present this dynamic webinar as part of the NJGMO Professional Development Series. “Get the Grant” is a powerful four‑part training designed to give you everything you need to plan, write, and submit winning grant proposals.
Through expert presentations, live demos, and hands‑on exercises, you’ll gain practical strategies for project planning, proposal development, and preparing essential attachments. Plus, you’ll walk away with digital tools and resources to support your success long after the training. We encourage you to register for all four sessions to experience the full benefit of this comprehensive series and maximize your grant‑seeking potential!
Module 1
January 6, 2027
Orienting to Grants, Funder Guidance, and Project Setup: In this first of four sessions, participants will gain a bird’s-eye overview of the grants landscape, including types of grants and funders. Participants will explore the elements of grant readiness, gain a checklist of items for their grant file, and take a self-assessment to understand how their agencies can better position themselves to apply for grants. Participants will also learn how to digest funder guidance, vet grant opportunities to ensure projects are worth the investment, and practice creating workplans to manage the grant proposal process.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn the fundamentals of pursuing grants, writing grant proposals, and submitting grants through funder portals.
- Participants will gain knowledge about the best practices in seeking grants.
- Participants will learn about various attachments and supporting documents that may be requested by funders and how to create them or package them for the funder.
Module 2
January 13, 2027
Defining Your Problem and Solution: In this second of four sessions, participants will learn how to craft compelling needs statements by defining community problems, framing issues with data, and applying asset-based language. Additionally, participants will explore strategies and frameworks for building compelling, detailed project descriptions. Discussion and activities will utilize project planning tools to address pain points and practice thinking like a reporter to describe your work from every angle.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn the fundamentals of pursuing grants, writing grant proposals, and submitting grants through funder portals.
- Participants will gain knowledge about the best practices in seeking grants.
- Participants will learn about various attachments and supporting documents that may be requested by funders and how to create them or package them for the funder.
Module 3
January 20, 2027
Developing Strong Results and Proposal Bookends: In this third of four sessions, participants will gain a new vocabulary and learn how to articulate project results by defining goals, SMART objectives, outputs, outcomes, and evaluation plans. Participants will receive a sheet of key definitions and practice developing results for their programs. This session will also explore best practices for some of the oft underappreciated sections of grant applications: organizational capability, partnerships, project summaries, and project sustainability.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn the fundamentals of pursuing grants, writing grant proposals, and submitting grants through funder portals.
- Participants will gain knowledge about the best practices in seeking grants.
- Participants will learn about various attachments and supporting documents that may be requested by funders and how to create them or package them for the funder.
Module 4
January 27, 2027
Grant Budget Basics and Submission: In this final session of the four-part series, participants will dive into grant budgets— gaining an understanding of typical cost categories, budget structures, and budget justifications. Participants will receive a budget mapping tool to help identify line items for funding. The session will conclude with a discussion of key items to prioritize to ensure a smooth submission day, including a take-home quality control checklist.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn the fundamentals of pursuing grants, writing grant proposals, and submitting grants through funder portals.
- Participants will gain knowledge about the best practices in seeking grants.
- Participants will learn about various attachments and supporting documents that may be requested by funders and how to create them or package them for the funder.