Proposal Writing Boot Camp Presented by Candid FY 24-25

Proposal Writing Boot Camp presented by Candid

2024-2025
What is Proposal Writting Boot Camp?

Learn the essential knowledge and skills to develop effective foundation grant proposals in this three-week course. In this interactive course, you will connect with expert Candid trainers and your peers to learn the practical skills needed to: build the key components of a competitive grant proposal to a foundation, develop a well-organized budget, and identify a targeted list of foundation funding prospects. You will be encouraged to approach your proposal from the funder's perspective and to think critically about what makes a compelling pitch. To accommodate diversity in learning styles, the three weeks are grounded in project-based learning and include individual writing time, self-paced eLearning, live virtual lectures, and small group discussions and peer activities.

Preparing for the course

We encourage you to prepare for class by identifying a project for which you would like to seek foundation funding. The workshop will include opportunities to draft a logic model and letter of inquiry that you can use to pursue funding for this project.

Experience

In order to be selected for this opportunity, you will need be the grant writer and or support the grant writing for your agency. Minimal experience needed if you have transitioned into this role in your agency.

Mandatory course dates:

June 2025:

Tuesday, June 3: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 10: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 17: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 24: 11am - 1pm PT

To learn more details about each session and course takeaways, visit here.

Fee: No Fee for DCYF grantees who apply and are selected.

Application closes on June Session on May 2nd.

If you have any questions, please reach out to t a@dcyf.org
Applicant's Information
Name*

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Agency Name*
Program Name*
Email*
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Office Phone Number
Cell Phone Number*
How did you hear about PWBC?*

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Who is your DCYF Program Specialist?*
Are you a part-time staff within your agency? (part-time is considered less than 32 hours per week)*

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Do you get paid for Professional Development opportunities outside of your work schedule?*

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Proposal Writing Boot Camp
Are you currently a grant-writer in your agency? [In order to be selected for this opportunity, you will need be the grant writer and or support the grant writing for your agency. Minimal experience needed if you have transitioned into this role in your agency]

Yes, I've been in this role for a while [6+ months]No, I currently hold no association to grant-writing in my agencyYes, but I recently transition to this role [Less then 6 months]No, but looking to learn more about grant writting
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. *
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What do you hope to gain by participating in the Proposal Writing Bootcamp?*
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What are your career goals and how might this course support your professional growth?*
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Have you participated in any of Candid's workshops or additional grant writing courses?*
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Do you have access to a computer and or device (phone or tablet) with reliable internet to complete the curriculum if selected to participate?*

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Proposal Writing Bootcamp Commitment
Preparing for the course

We encourage you to prepare for class by identifying a project for which you would like to seek foundation funding. The workshop will include opportunities to draft a logic model and letter of inquiry that you can use to pursue funding for this project.

Requirements to qualify for selection

In order to be selected for this opportunity, you will need be the grant writer and or support the grant writing for your agency. Minimal experience needed if you have transitioned into this role in your agency.

Mandatory Course Dates

June 2025:

Tuesday, June 3: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 10: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 17: 11am - 1pm PT
Tuesday, June 24: 11am - 1pm PT
Which sessions are you applying for?
Participating in PWBC, requires to attend live-virtual session. Please confirm that you will be able to attend all live sessions.*

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Participating in PWBC, requires participation. Do you have any concerns regarding your ability to commit to he entire length of PWBC?*

YesNo
If yes, what are your concerns?
Commitment Statement*

By checking this button, I confirm my availability and commitment to the full term of the certification (enter time). In addition, if supervisory approval is required to participate in this program, I have obtained the necessary supervisory approval and have included my supervisor's contact information below:
Supervisor*

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Supervisor's Email*
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Supervisor's Office Number

Thank you you for your interest in Proposal Writting Bootcamp!

If you have any questions, please contact ta@dcyf.org
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