Grant Writing Workshop

Are you seeking resources to help fund projects for your library? Perhaps new shelving, a space make-over, or an expansion project is on the horizon. Maybe community needs are driving new programming--like financial literacy, job searching, or health education--or new services--like a Makerspace, home delivery, or teleheath capability. Grant funding can be an important part of maintaining a vibrant, sustainable community. But where to begin?

SCKLS wants to support your grant writing efforts! You are invited to join other SCKLS member library staff for expert guidance at an all-day grant writing workshop to be held at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita. Community Vitality Specialist Nancy Knopp Daniels, of K-State Research and Extension (KSRE), will provide resources to help you write and submit successful grant proposals to improve lives and livelihoods in your community.

What you will learn:

• How to conquer grant writing fears and start writing
• Sources of data for community needs 
• Where to find grants 
• Elements of a great grant proposal (including valuable hands-on practice!)

Successful grant writing can help your library serve your community by fostering engagement and supporting lifelong learning. Whether you've never written a grant proposal before or have experience but are looking for ways to improve, you won't want to miss this opportunity to gain valuable know-how, skills, and confidence! 

LIBRARY GRANT WRITING SURVEY

Please share your thoughts about pursuing grant funding for your library. Library directors, employees, and board members are invited to complete this survey. Please fill out the survey even if you don't plan to attend the workshop. 

Click here to fill out the Library Grant Writing Survey

Guest presenter Nancy Knopp Daniels, MPA, is a community vitality specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the author of many grant proposals. Over the past seven years, she has taught grant writing to more than 2,900 people, mostly local citizens across Kansas. Nancy has also served as the area director for Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, the director of community initiatives for United Way of Greater Topeka and earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Kansas.

EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Registration is limited. Deadline for registration is eight days prior to the event. Cancellations are requested 24 hours in advance of the event. 

Not Recorded | This event will not be recorded. If you register, please attend the live event.

Meals | Beverages and a light lunch will be provided compliments of SCKLS. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

Special Needs | SCKLS may be able to accommodate special needs with advance notice. Contact SCKLS Training Specialist Katherine Hughes. 

Meeting Location | This event will be held in the Wichita Public Library--Advanced Learning Library conference room located on the main floor at 711 W. 2nd St. in Wichita. Click here for Google Maps directions.

Building Access |  The west entrance of the Wichita Public Library--Advanced Learning Library will be open to attendees at 9:45 a.m. No attendees will be admitted prior to 9:45 a.m. For your convenience, please park in the west parking lot. The building's east and west entrances will be open to the public at 10 a.m.