GRANTS ACADEMY
I Am Trenton is introducing grant preparation classes to enhance the ability of grassroots organizations and activists to submit a successful grant application in the Fall 2025 grant round. There are two Zoom classes being offered in May 2025 - the zoom link will be sent to you once you register. Attendance at these sessions is especially recommended for former applicants that missed the cut off for funding in the past. New potential applicants are also welcome to attend.
Narrative Writing Workshop
Want to refine your organization's grant narrative? Need help telling your story?
JOIN US for an introductory workshop into narrative building
May 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This session will be taught by Thelma Carrera, IAT Board member and Grants Committee Co-Chair.
RSVP by May 10
Lessons Learned Workshop
Hear about the most common errors or omissions made in the last I Am Trenton grant round and
how to make sure you don't make them in the future.
May 29, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This session is taught by Regina Podhorin Zilinski, 2024 Grants Committee Chair who read all 100 grants submitted in 2024 and has analyzed scoring trends to identify the most common problem areas.
RSVP by May 22
2025 RFP SESSIONS
will be held in June/July to go over the requirements for this specific grant round. At this point only Citywide will be available. Attendance at the Citywide specific information sessions is mandatory for all new applicants
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