Upcoming Audio Conference: Succeeding in Today's Federal Grantwriting Climate

SILVER SPRING, Md. - Aug. 30, 2013 - PRLog -- What You Need To Write Award-Winning Federal Grants Today

As FY14 approaches, funding for discretionary grant programs will again be challenging and confusing, while demand for services increases. At the same time, federal priorities and requirements have changed---what worked yesterday may not work today. But what has not changed is that success is highly contingent on knowing more than what's in official notices and instead having accurate insights on exactly what officials are looking for.

That's why we encourage you and your entire grantwriting staff to join us for an invaluable information-packed audioconference briefing with David Kittross, one of the nation's leading federal grant experts. He has decades of experience writing federal grants and researching them, as senior federal grants advisor to online services Federal and Foundation Assistance Monitor and Community Health Funding Report. As a long-time Washington political analyst, he'll provide a rare objective analysis of today's budget battles and what would-be grantees must know to succeed.. While national media focus on the looming debt ceiling/budget debates, Dave will zero in on what's likely to happen to your funding, how you can tap what is available, and what you must know to increase your proposals chances for success.

During this information filled audioconference, you'll gain insights that will give you a clear edge in your grantseeking efforts. Here are just some of the topics to be covered:

*What budget uncertainties and realities likely mean for agencies seeking funding for community programs in health, education, housing and other services, and what the outlook is for key programs in FY2014;
*Why you must go beyond the basics to enhance your chances for success in today's environment;
*Why awareness of agency “inside information” and new federal grant requirements are essential to funding--and how to stay informed;
*What you need to know about "evidence-based proposals" -- a key in any federal grant proposal today, and why it's essential to focus your funding arguments on what works;
*Why partnering and collaboration continue to be Obama Administration buzz words, and what you need to know to make sure you're meeting program manager's expectations clearly.
*What you need to know about new requirements from both grantmaking agencies and the OMB.
How to get the information you need to show you understand agency priorities--from committee reports, federal research, and agencies themselves;
*The top 5 mistakes grant reviewers say most often sink a federal grant proposal, and how to rebound if your proposal is rejected.

Join us September 12, 2013 2-3:15 pm EST. For more information, go to http://www.cdpublications.com/store/631