Grant Writing Basics for UHMC Faculty & Staff
Presenter: UHMC Grant Development Management Coordinator Melissa Bonnin (mmbonnin@hawaii.edu)
Objective: In this series of workshops, you will learn how to search and select appropriate funding sources, overview the grant process at UHMC, begin to formulate your project ideas, begin a budget, and identify components of a strong proposal.
The Grant Writing Basics Series will include large-group learning, breakout room activities, and time on your own to complete tasks. It is encouraged that you attend all of the workshops, if possible, as they will build on each other.
Workshop 1: The Big Picture, Finding Funding, and Selling Your Idea
TRIO/GEARUP Subgroup (option for those who are mostly preparing to re-write for their current grant): What set’s your program apart? Integrating innovative ideas and evidence-based practices
Date: April 24, 2020
DOCUMENTS
Grant Writing Basics – Presentation – Workshop 1
Grant Writing Workshop 1 Materials (Concept Paper, TRIO and GEARUP Questions, Finding Funding)
Workshop 2: Understanding the Solicitation, Proposal Sections, and Telling Your Story
TRIO/GEARUP Subgroup: Review of programs regulation and current grant; telling students’ collective story through data
Date: May 8, 2020
DOCUMENTS
Workshop 3: The Story of Your Budget & Grant Submission Process
Date: May 22, 2020
Objctive: Learn to develop your proposal budget and overview the UHMC / UH submission process. Work-on-your-own materials will be provided to develop a concept paper, goals, ojectives, and evaluation (simple getting started worksheets). The session will start with a question and answer session about solicitation.
DOCUMENTS
Grant Writing Basics Workshop 3 Presentation
Activity 1 – Quick Solicitation Checklist
Workshop 4: Bring Your Ideas and Work for Peer Review!
Date: July 17, 2020
Objective: Check in for peer review of work done for those who are interested.
Melissa’s vision is to continue bi-weekly meetings for those who are developing a project idea (helpful to do prior to when a funding opportunity comes up), searching for funding, applying to an upcoming grant, keep motivation, provide guidance, and learn from each other.
