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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Basics
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DESCRIPTION:Gain a basic understanding of the grant application process an
 d become a more successful grant author!.\nhttps://champaign.libnet.info/e
 vent/12049038
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us to learn more about:&nbsp\;</p>\n<
 ul>\n<li>Identifying sources of grant funding from private and public fund
 ers</li>\n<li>The essential elements of grantsmanship</li>\n<li>Completing
  a grant proposal application package according to a Notice of Funding Opp
 ortunity</li>\n<li>Taking action on the proposal based on the results of t
 he funder's decision</li>\n<li>The most common missteps in preparing an ap
 plication package</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Themes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the gra
 nt submission process</li>\n<li>How to avoid common pitfalls</li>\n<li>Tip
 s to help your application shine!</li>\n</ul>\n<hr />\n<p>Addtionally\, fo
 r approximately the last 30 minutes of this workshop\, Champaign Public Li
 brary's Business Specialist\, <strong>Lauren Gramly</strong>\, will show a
 ttendees how to look up grants and granting agencies through <strong>Found
 ation Directory</strong>\, and highlight other resources for grant seekers
 .&nbsp\;</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>About the presenter: </strong>Since July 
 of 2016\, <strong>Anne Craig</strong> has had the privilege of serving as 
 the Senior Director at CARLI\, the Consortium of Academic and Research Lib
 raries in Illinois\, a unit of the System Offices of the University of Ill
 inois. CARLI counts 128 academic and research libraries as its members.</p
 >\n<p>In September 2021\, the University of Illinois System/CARLI was awar
 ded a three-year $2 million&nbsp\;grant&nbsp\;from the US Department of Ed
 ucation&rsquo\;s Open Textbooks Pilot Program\, a program that will provid
 e access to open textbooks and personalized learning tools for entry-level
  courses in high-demand health care and human development career paths.</p
 >\n<p>Prior to July 2016\, Anne was the Director of the Illinois State Lib
 rary for 11 years under Secretary of State Jesse White\, holding various r
 oles at the ISL since 1989.</p>\n<hr />\n<p>Launching a business or nonpro
 fit? We can help. <strong><a href="https://champaign.org/services/business
 -services">champaign.org/launch</a></strong></p>\n<h4>Upcoming <strong><a 
 href="https://champaign.org/events?types=business">Business Workshops &raq
 uo\;</a></strong></h4>\nhttps://champaign.libnet.info/event/12049038
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