Grant Ready Kentucky

Don't miss your chance to work with a POWER-experienced grant professional for your ARC application! We have a handful of coaching spots still available, offered as part of the comprehensive technical assistance package we are providing in partnership with Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR). Get all the details and complete the short application form at tinyurl.com/arc-power.

Join Grant Ready Kentucky for Demystifying New Markets Tax Credits, a free webinar on Thursday, November 12, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET. This session introduces a federal economic development tool that brings investment and financing to businesses and projects in low-income communities. You will learn how the NMTC Program works and who is involved, project eligibility requirements, and how NMTCs fill financing gaps for community projects. Presented by Emma Wyatt of TD Community Development Corporation, Monica Blanton of River Gorge Capital, and James Seiffert of McBrayer PLLC. Register for free: https://lnkd.in/et-mjci6

Save the date! Grant Ready Kentucky is partnering with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network for a Two-Day Grant Writing Training on October 20-21 in Ft. Wright, KY. Led by Melissa Vermillion, EdD, MBA, GPC, this hands-on workshop guides participants through the full lifecycle of a competitive grant proposal, from readiness and planning through submission. Register here today to build the skills and confidence to craft proposals that resonate with funders: https://lnkd.in/gX5VuEXx

Grant Ready Kentucky is teaming up with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network for a two-day, hands-on grant writing workshop presented by Melissa Vermillion, EdD, MBA, GPC, October 1-2 in Bowling Green. A few things to look forward to: • A full walkthrough of the proposal writing process, from need statements and logic models to budgets and sustainability plans • Practical tips on clear writing style and using AI responsibly in your drafting process • Guidance on reading and responding to grant solicitations, plus how to identify funding opportunities that fit your organization • Strategies for strengthening your proposal's competitiveness and demonstrating your organization's capacity to funders We hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2AiJBm7

If seeking private, state, or federal grants is part of your work in Western Kentucky, this opportunity is for you! Grant Ready Kentucky* and bethany m. planton, gpc (Grant Professional Association Board Member) invite you to an afternoon of networking, conversation, and collaboration with grant professionals from across the region. Whether you're a dedicated grant writer, a development professional, an executive director, or someone who wears many hats, this is your opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights, and help shape the future of Western Kentucky's grant ecosystem. *Sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Kentucky Date: September 30, 2026 Time: 11 am - 1 pm CT Location: McCracken County Extension Service 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpS-baQv

Save the date for a two-day grant writing workshop on August 25-26th, hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and presented by Renee Parsons, GPC. This comprehensive training covers everything from grant writing basics to key proposal sections. From the need/problem statement to the budget justification, along with effective techniques like inductive writing and how to avoid common pitfalls like jargon and unsupported assumptions. Walk away ready to craft compelling proposals that resonate with funders and showcase your organization's capacity for impact. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g4JkgG_v