Grant Writing Workshop

Join Western TTAP for a comprehensive 2.5 – day event is designed to equip transportation professionals, Tribal planners, transit managers, public works managers, grant writers, and funding coordinators with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft competitive, compelling and successful grant proposals.

Agenda/Topics:

Tuesday, May 5: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Day 1 AM: Show Me the Money – Searching for and finding grant opportunities
Day 1 PM: Writing for SUCCESS – Proposals and Budget

Wednesday, May 6: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Day 2 AM: Goal or Objective? – Developing Your Workplan
Day 2 PM: Bang for Your Buck – Necessary Reporting

Thursday, May 7: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Day 3 AM: It ALL Comes Together – Beginning with a Closeout

Course Summary:

Are you struggling with how to seek and secure the funding needed to bring your Tribal transportation and infrastructure projects to life? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming National Tribal Grant Writing Workshop.

This workshop will feature three tracks – beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Pick sessions that speak to you and your agency needs.

Whether you are new to grant writing or a seasoned professional, the Tribal Grant Writing Workshop will meet your needs. You will walk away with the tools and confidence to unlock the funding Tribal communities need.

Learning Objectives:

Over the course of the workshop, you will learn how to:

Effectively search for and identify the right grant funding opportunities.
Craft grant narratives that showcase the need, impact, and viability of your projects.
Manage grant awards and fulfill reporting requirements to maintain funding.
Network with experts from Southern TTAP, Western TTAP, FHWA, and leaders in the industry for one-on-one guidance.

Prerequisites:

None. It is recommended participants bring a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) they are interested in applying for.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for Tribal transportation staff, planners, project managers, and public works professionals, as well as grants and finance staff who support transportation programs. It is also relevant for Tribal leaders and program managers involved in planning, developing, and funding transportation projects.

Travel Information:

Airports:

Albuquerque Sunport (2.5 hr. drive to Navajo DOT Complex, 2+hr. drive to Gallup
Phoenix Sky Harbor (4.5 hr. drive)
Gallup Municipal Airport (smaller, limited service; 30 min. to Navajo DOT Complex)

Lodging:

Window Rock Area:

Navajoland Inn & Suites, (928)871-5690
Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital, (928)245-4108

Gallup Area (closest larger town):

Hampton Inn & Suites, (505)726-0900
SpringHill Suites, (505)726-9940
Hilton Garden Inn, (505)722-9600

Please feel free to research your different options in the Gallup area. Not all lodging options are listed.

Directions:

From Gallup – https://goo.gl/maps/HvQafxyrfVk
From Navajo Inn & Suites – https://goo.gl/maps/qhSyGyezQJ62
From Quality Inn – https://goo.gl/maps/m26GfTum8t32

Instructor:

Diann Wilson is a Nationally Certified Master Trainer from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has received Certified National Instructor training from the National Highway Institute (NHI).

Ms. Wilson has developed online curriculum for Virginia DOT, University of Virginia, Oklahoma State University LTAP, Indiana LTAP, Federal Highway Administration, and OKC MetroTech Technology Center. She also brings years of educating first responders on proper emergency response practices. She has been the owner and consultant for Winning Strategies for 22 years. The services provided include grant writing, grant administration & management, fund raising consultant, seminars and trainings. Diann served as a reserve deputy for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department, a Butner School Board Member for 10 years, and was a speaker for Victim’s Impact Panel for 22 years.

Overall, Diann is an experienced educator who combines hands on experience with effective research practices that produces an effective adult learning environment. One of her most proud accomplishments is being a mother of six children, grandmother to 26 grandchildren, and a great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren.