Colorado Foundation and Funder events

Presented by Community Resource Center

3-Part Grant Writing Workshop Series for Southeast Colorado

Registration ends Monday, 09/07/2026 5:59pm MDT

About This Event

3-Part Grant Training on September 10, 2026, November 10, 2026 and February 2, 2027 | 10AM-1PM | In Person

Join Community Resource Center (CRC) and YEEHAW (Yielding Effective Entry to Housing & Well-Being) for a three part grant training series in Rocky Ford, CO for leaders in southeast Colorado to build a localized, skilled workforce of grant seekers.

Course Descriptions: 
Session 1 on September 10, 2026: Finding Funding that Fits: Grant Writing 101

An introductory training that provides participants with a foundation in grant writing best practices while building confidence to navigate the grant application process. Participants will explore the Colorado funding landscape, common grant terminology, and tools for identifying funding opportunities that align with their organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The training will also highlight grant readiness considerations including data tracking, collaboration opportunities, proposal development, and strategies to avoid mission creep whilepursuing sustainable funding opportunities.


Session 2 on November 10, 2026: From Proposal to Partnership: Strengthening Grant Writing and Grants Management Practices 

Effective grant writing extends beyond submitting a strong proposal and requires thoughtful systems for relationship building, data collection, reporting, and long term sustainability. Part 2 of the series will focus on strategies to strengthen grant narratives, develop sustainable grants management practices, and build stronger relationships with funders and donors. Participants will explore tools and approaches to support impactful grant reporting, cultivate a culture ofphilanthropy across their organization, and create systems that position their organization for long-term funding success.

Session 3 on February 2, 2027: Topic based on feedback from participants of parts 1 and 2.

We will dig deeper into grant training with a more interactive workshop.

Trainers: Alex McHenry, Director of Programs and Operations, Community Resource Center
Marcy Mitchell, Manager of Programs and Communications, Community Resource Center

About This Event

3-Part Grant Training on September 10, 2026, November 10, 2026 and February 2, 2027 | 10AM-1PM | In Person

Join Community Resource Center (CRC) and YEEHAW (Yielding Effective Entry to Housing & Well-Being) for a three part grant training series in Rocky Ford, CO for leaders in southeast Colorado to build a localized, skilled workforce of grant seekers.

Course Descriptions: 
Session 1 on September 10, 2026: Finding Funding that Fits: Grant Writing 101

An introductory training that provides participants with a foundation in grant writing best practices while building confidence to navigate the grant application process. Participants will explore the Colorado funding landscape, common grant terminology, and tools for identifying funding opportunities that align with their organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The training will also highlight grant readiness considerations including data tracking, collaboration opportunities, proposal development, and strategies to avoid mission creep whilepursuing sustainable funding opportunities.


Session 2 on November 10, 2026: From Proposal to Partnership: Strengthening Grant Writing and Grants Management Practices 

Effective grant writing extends beyond submitting a strong proposal and requires thoughtful systems for relationship building, data collection, reporting, and long term sustainability. Part 2 of the series will focus on strategies to strengthen grant narratives, develop sustainable grants management practices, and build stronger relationships with funders and donors. Participants will explore tools and approaches to support impactful grant reporting, cultivate a culture ofphilanthropy across their organization, and create systems that position their organization for long-term funding success.

Session 3 on February 2, 2027: Topic based on feedback from participants of parts 1 and 2.

We will dig deeper into grant training with a more interactive workshop.

Trainers: Alex McHenry, Director of Programs and Operations, Community Resource Center
Marcy Mitchell, Manager of Programs and Communications, Community Resource Center

Getting There

Rocky Ford Public Safety Building - Training Room
300 S Main St
Rocky Ford, Colorado 81067
United States