How To Write A Winning Grant Proposal Seminar-Spring 2026

Discover the keys to successful grant development at our upcoming seminar – “Essential Grant Writing Training.”Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this free, full-day session is designed to give community-based organizations and public agencies practical tools to compete for funding.

Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, Contra Costa County District 5, invites you to join Dr. David E. Fraser—Public Administration faculty at Cal State East Bay and Chief of Staff to District 5—for an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the full grant cycle. Participants will learn how to move from concept to funder alignment, design persuasive proposals, build logic models, create strong budgets, and develop measurable evaluation plans.

The seminar also includes a focused module on ethical grant writing, emphasizing transparency, community alignment, and mission-driven storytelling. Complimentary refreshments, including coffee, pastries, and lunch, will be provided.

📅 Date: March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Martinez Refining Company Cluc House: 1635 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, CA 94553

Space is limited. Early registration is highly recommended. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be created.

🎟️ Ticket Policy

Due to limited capacity, registration is limited to one (1) ticket per person.

If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure equitable access to this workshop.

Info: Coffee and pastries provided

Info: • Welcome, introductions, and sponsor acknowledgement

• Introduction and presentation of the speaker

Info: • Pre-proposal: Conducting a Feasibility Study

• Understanding the State of Philanthropy

• Getting Acquainted with Potential Grantors

Info: • The Language of Grant Writing

• Essential Parts of a Good Proposal

Info: • Program Evaluation: Measuring and Reporting Success

• Developing a Logic Model

Info: • Creating and Managing a Grant Budget

• Financial and Program Reporting

Info: • Ethical Framework of Grant Writing

• Closing Activities

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