Level up and learn from an insider with Mayor Greenberg’s Office! This training begins with contract negotiation skills so you can walk away ready to secure agreements that truly work for you. Then we dive into what funders are looking for in an organization’s finances, including strong internal controls that protect your team, prevent fraud, and strengthen the trust your mission depends on. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and safeguard your organization’s future — this is the room you need to be in. You won’t want to miss learning from the expertise of Susan Durham, Senior Advisor for Grants and Community Partnerships from the Mayor’s office. This session will focus specifically on nonprofit partnerships with Louisville Metro Government, though much of the information will apply more broadly to your organization.

KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day grant workshop. The training covers grant fundamentals, writing style and clarity, how to read and respond to grant solicitations, and detailed instruction on every major proposal section including the statement of need, implementation plan, evaluation, budget, sustainability, and abstract, while emphasizing alignment with funder priorities and review criteria. Participants also learn how to plan projects strategically before organizing proposals, identify funding opportunities, build partnerships, strengthen competitiveness, manage logistics, and responsibly use AI as a support tool for drafting and review, with real world examples and federal grant guidance used throughout to reinforce best practices and reviewer expectations.