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Grant Writing 101: Understanding the Landscape
Date and Time: October 9, 2025, 10am-12noon EST
2-Hour Introductory Training | CEU Eligible
Perfect for: Social workers, counselors, and mental health professionals who are new to grant writing.
Looking to bring in new funding for your programs or services? This beginner-friendly course will give you the tools to understand the grant landscape, funding sources, and what makes a strong proposal. No prior experience required.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
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Explain the key characteristics of a grant and how they differ from donations or contracts
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Identify the top funding sources for behavioral health & nonprofit settings
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Map the grant lifecycle and key activities at each stage
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Evaluate funding opportunities for eligibility & mission alignment
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Break down the 4 core components of a winning proposal
Course Topics
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Myths & misconceptions about grants
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Key terms and definitions
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Types of grants & who qualifies
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The grant lifecycle: pre-award → closeout
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Finding and vetting opportunities
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Building relationships with funders
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Proposal components that matter most
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Ethical, strategic, and inclusive grant seeking
Meet Your Trainer
Cait Lee, MSW
Mon Valley native • Social Worker • Grant Writer
Cait Lee is the Principal Owner of Granted Access LLC, where she helps nonprofits and community-based organizations secure funding, strengthen programs, and build capacity. Over the past nine years, she has raised more than $4.8 million and brings deep expertise in grant making, fundraising, and nonprofit management.
She is especially well-versed in Pennsylvania state grants and tax credit programs, including the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) and the Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone (NAP EZ).
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cait serves on multiple boards and committees across the region, collaborating with community leaders to drive meaningful, sustainable change.
As someone who is neurodivergent, Cait approaches grant writing with creativity, systems-level thinking, and a deep respect for different ways of problem-solving. She is passionate about demystifying the grant process and equipping others with practical tools to bring their ideas to life.