In collaboration with Arcadis, join us for this pre-conference workshop exploring the steps and practices to achieve a successful grant funding program for your organization. The workshop will be split into the following three sessions:

1. Pre-positioning for Funding Success - This session will focus on establishing a funding strategy for your organization – what a funding strategy is, how to establish one, and how to maintain it. This session will also review funding opportunities most applicable to floodplain managers, including federal, state, regional, and foundation grant funding. In addition, this session will show how to align project goals with funding opportunities and how to determine the eligibility and competitiveness of a project before grant development dollars are spent.

2. Application Development Best Practices - In this session, we will focus on best practices to develop a grant application, including framing your project for success, engaging Subject Matter Experts, and developing a compelling narrative. The session will also look at administrative steps to take, including communications with the Grantor, establishing an RFI for application information, and implementing an application development calendar and file management system.

3. Grant Management - Congratulations! You’ve received a grant award. This training session will delve into the essential aspects of effective grant management practices. The session will review the life cycle of grants – from application to closeout, focusing on budget management, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and performance monitoring. By mastering grant management fundamentals, participants will be equipped to ensure successful implementation and accountability in grant-funded projects.