Loudoun County continues to offer free professional development opportunities for nonprofits serving Loudoun County residents, with new trainings scheduled for May and June. The opportunities include an introductory training open to all nonprofits and a specialized series of trainings, which will be open to a maximum of five organizations.
Grants 101 Introductory Session: Pre-Proposal Activities
The Grants 101 Introductory Session: Pre-Proposal Activities training will provide guidance on government grant seeking and application management best practices for local nonprofits. Loudoun County government staff will provide an overview of pre-proposal activities such as prospecting and standard grant proposal components. Participants will gain an understanding of what makes a strong government grant proposal and how to set their organization up for success with government grants. This training may be attended by individuals as well as teams.
- May 7, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. - Virtual
Details and a link to the registration form may be found at loudoun.gov/GrantTraining.
Spring Professional Development Grant Cohort
Nonprofit organizations that serve Loudoun County residents are encouraged to apply for the Spring Professional Development Grant Cohort, which will explore the various facets of government grant seeking and proposal development. Participants will develop proposals in response to relevant funding notices over a series of in-person training sessions at the Loudoun County Government Center during a six-week period in May and June. At the end of the six weeks, organizations will have a complete set of standard proposal components and a tailored application package for a relevant state or federal government funding opportunities for their organization. The training is free, but space is limited to five organizations. Nonprofits working to create a systematic development program are encouraged to apply.
Descriptions of the individual sessions and a link to the application for the cohort may be found at loudoun.gov/GrantTraining.
More Information
The professional development opportunities listed above are part of the county’s efforts to help nonprofits and their staff to develop stronger grant applications; hone the skills and knowledge needed to find, apply for and receive grants; learn from subject matter experts and their peers; and receive technical assistance on a broad range of topics.
To sign up for email and text messages from the county regarding information of interest to local nonprofit organizations, including county grant and professional development opportunities, visit loudoun.gov/GrantTraining.
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