Program Type:
Classes & Workshops- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 11:59pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Ready to take the next steps in your grant writing journey? On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Kanawha County Public Library will host the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers for a free Grants 101 Workshop! This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kanawha County Public Library’s Main Library in Room 311C. Lunch will be provided, and seats will be reserved in the order they are received. Please note: A virtual attendance option is also available for this event.
This comprehensive workshop, developed and led by the Grant Centers’ staff, will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including:
- Seeking and Finding Grants
- Writing a Strong Grant Proposal
- Building and Maximizing Community Partnerships
- Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative
- Identifying Matching Funds
- Thinking Like a Reviewer
- Getting Grant Ready
About This Workshop:
The Grants 101 Workshop is a comprehensive training program from the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers that guides participants through each critical step of the pre-award process. Developed and presented by the Grant Centers, these workshops aim to help West Virginia communities, organizations, and other eligible entities grow their grant writing and application assembly skills.
This Training is Recommended For:
West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other grant-eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.
*Parking: Metered street and garage parking in the Summers Street Garage will be available.
*Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be hosted VIRTUALLY, and you will be notified 24 hours in advance.
What to Expect:
Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their grant writing and application assembly skills.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.
Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org
Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.
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