Price: $80

To many people, the idea of successfully applying for grant funding is as mystifying as space travel. Finding the right match, assembling the materials, crafting the ask, and (gasp) creating a budget: none of this is what we imagined doing when we entered our MFA programs, but attracting philanthropic support can make a huge difference in the life of any artist. Fortunately, help has arrived! Led by a seasoned grant writer, this workshop will break grant seeking and writing into its essential steps. Participants will learn what a grant is, where to look for one, what to ask for, how to ask for it, and common mistakes to avoid. Further, we will explore grant writing as a viable career choice for anyone seeking to earn a living with words.

Penny Guisinger has worked and written grants in the nonprofit sector for almost thirty years, including positions as a fundraising consultant and development director. She has successfully attracted grants, public and private, ranging from $2,500 to $1 million and everything in between. As a writer, she is the author of Postcards from Here. Pushcart nominated, a Maine Literary Award winner, and a three-time notable in Best American Essays, she is a graduate of the Stonecoast MFA Program.