Proposal development and doing the admin side of shepherding it from first draft to submission to our internal research offices, which then submit it to whatever actual agency is doling out the money.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Oh, nice. All the worst parts! IMO. But super-useful and important.
If they have a grant writing course, I would look into that. Your editing and writing skills coupled with formal training will make you a real asset. Additionally, you may be able to moonlight as a consultant for other entities.
I am a little sad that I know what pre-award grant administration is. Non-profit/arts grants are so different from research grants.
I also LOVE those houses. If I could stand the heat, I would totally live in New Orleans, because I love the tiny, bright houses. Most of the houses in Rochester are HUGENORMOUS.
I do think "pre award" is hilarious, if you're talking about competitive grants.
I love the tiny, bright houses.
Me too! I'm kind of bummed that my house right now is boring gray and white. My favorite, in the Marigny, is brick red and dark teal with goldenrod and cream accents. SO PRETTY.
Now difficult would it be for a clueless, inexperienced person to jump into applying for non-profit grants? ARP, the search and rescue group CJ is involved with needs help and at this point I'm afraid to volunteer.
Foundation grants? Not that hard, honestly. You can buy a book or take a one-day class and really get going, as long as you're able to read directions and write a coherent paragraph. Government grants are a whole nother kettle of fish. Or whatever.
You can start with the Foundation Center -- they have a great website and a ton of info.
Timelies all!
I tend to like Spring the best of the seasons. Temps in the 70s, sunny, things are blooming...that's my idea of a good day.
(Of course here it's hot and humid, as fitting a place built on a swamp)