Grant writing workshop teaches essential skills

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Published on Friday, December 16, 2016

By Miranda Leybourne

The Neepawa Banner

The Town of Neepawa hosted a grant writing workshop at the town office board room on Dec. 7, with four people representing different local non-profit groups in attendance.

Amanda Novak, the town’s Leisure Services manager, says the workshop focused on teaching people how to decide on which grants to apply for, helping them understand the application process and proposal writing. 

“Most organizations don’t have a plan put together,” Novak says. “I really want to stress to them that they need to talk about having a five year plan...and they need to review it annually so they can update it and have projects planned...so if they do hear of a grant they are eligible for, or one comes to their attention, they are prepared.”

Novak says she is happy with the turnout of the event, noting the participants all got a lot from the program. 

“I [wanted] people to not have to feel that intimidation factor that a lot of organizations applying for grants feel, because they feel intimidated and overwhelmed,” she explains. “Once they get used to the idea and know how to put the information together, they’ll feel a lot more confident about it.”