The Grants Clearinghouse

We are going to Florida! The Grants Clearinghouse is proud to be a sponsor of the Florida Council for Resource Development’s Spring Conference. We are excited to share our unique Prepare. Win. Perform. model with Florida Colleges’ grant professionals. Warmer weather is an added bonus! #grants #education #colleges #funding #management

Meet our Expert: Shannon Calhoun Shannon has an extensive career in program evaluation and grant writing. She has also raised millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations and postsecondary educational institutions. Her evaluation experience includes statewide professional development initiatives for school districts, postsecondary college and career readiness programs, and peer training programs for nonprofit organizations. At?The Grants Clearinghouse, Shannon manages a portfolio of grant writing opportunities, matching client needs with potential funding resources. Shannon oversees the entire grant writing process from tracking application deadlines and preparing task timelines to developing a strong, cohesive grant proposal. With Shannon's expert research and writing skills, she can help you win your grant, today! Contact us?for help writing your next grant proposal! Mason Bishop Elizabeth H. #grants #grantwriting #grantdevelopment #evaluation

Meet Our Expert Megan Faver Hartline, Ph.D.! Megan has over a decade of qualitative research and technical writing experience with strong expertise in program development, management, and assessment across higher education and community spaces. At?The Grants Clearinghouse,?Megan is responsible for federal grant writing and program evaluation, aligning client needs and activities with grant guidelines and objectives. She excels in connecting big-picture ideas with the detail-oriented technical writing needed to bring those visions to life. Megan’s goal is to help clients secure the resources, funding, and knowledge they need to meet their goals and strengthen their communities. Mason Bishop Elizabeth H. Adrienne Ward Kinsey Walker #Grants #GrantWriting #GrantsManagement #CommunityCollege #ProjectManagement #Evaluations #GrantEvaluations

Congrats to Eastern! The Grants Clearinghouse and WORKED CONSULTING, LLC team member Adrienne Ward authored and ushered the grant application through the EDA process and did a terrific job! President Tom Striplin, Ed.D. is building a rural community and technical college powerhouse in West Virginia and the resources are being put to good use to help upskill area residents for good paying jobs. After a bit of a hiatus due to COVID, it's so fun getting to reconnect with #EasternWV's leadership team and seeing immediate success! Lauren Arbaugh #workforcedevelopment #communitycollege #jobs #EDA #training #rural

Meet Our Expert: Matt McKinney Matt is a dynamic, results-driven project manager with over 10 years of experience in public policy research, mixed-methods evaluation, and optimizing client-focused initiatives across private, public, and non-profit sectors. He brings deep expertise in workforce development, education grants, and process improvement, helping organizations implement data-driven strategies that deliver measurable impact. At?The Grants Clearinghouse, Matt?fosters collaborative, high-performing teams and excels at leveraging individual strengths to achieve project goals. With a strong background in diverse project management methodologies and approaches, he streamlines processes to enhance efficiency and drive client growth. Mason Bishop Matthew McKinney, PMP? Elizabeth H. Adrienne Ward Kinsey Walker #Grants #GrantsManagement #CommunityCollege #GrantWriting #ProjectManagement #Evaluations #GrantEvaluations

Meet Our Expert: Kinsey Walker Kinsey brings a variety of technical assistance and project management expertise as a former grantee and a federal official.?She has facilitated partnerships with stakeholders and provided programmatic leadership for rural communities. Her partners have included federal agencies and national, regional, and community organizations in the workforce and education space. At The Grants Clearinghouse, Kinsey PREPARES clients with understanding and developing key priorities aimed at garnering federal grant funds. She also provides post-award management and technical assistance services to help grantees PERFORM exceptionally. Her background working in regional communities and at a federal agency provides clients with unique insights that lead to higher levels of success and sustainability. Mason Bishop Adrienne Ward Elizabeth H. Kinsey Walker

Meet our Expert: Abby Kelly-Smith Abby combines subject matter expertise, analytical insights, and mixed-methods policy research and program evaluation methodologies experience to transform data into actionable insights for program development and improvement. ? At?The Grants Clearinghouse, Abby oversees and manages program evaluations ranging from state-level secondary-to-postsecondary initiatives to multi-institution Department of Labor and Department of Education-funded programs. She maintains a balance of methodological?rigor and flexibility to reflect the reality of "on the ground" program implementation dynamics. Abby strives to make evaluation findings accessible to stakeholders and help clients achieve?greater impact through their work. Connect with our team and see how we can elevate your evaluation efforts! Mason Bishop Elizabeth H. Rush Bishop Adrienne Ward Abigail Kelly-Smith #Grants #CommunityCollege #GrantWriting #ProjectManagement #Evaluations #GrantEvaluations

Meet our Expert: Adrienne Ward Adrienne Ward draws on her extensive experience in economic development, government operations, and program management to help our clients optimize their grant strategies, ensure compliance, and achieve successful outcomes. At The Grants Clearinghouse, Adrienne is responsible for federal grant writing, overseeing project management, and ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and objectives. She excels in managing post-award activities, including project implementation and regulatory compliance. Adrienne provides comprehensive support to grant applicants throughout the entire grant lifecycle, enhancing coordination with government officials and stakeholders to drive economic development initiatives and secure funding for crucial projects. Contact us and discover how we can support your success! Mason Bishop Adrienne Ward Elizabeth H. #Grants #CommunityCollege #DOL #DOE #GrantWriting #ProjectManagement

Meet our Expert Elizabeth Higgins! Elizabeth leverages her extensive background in federal funding, grant management, and legal research to help our clients enhance grant management efficiencies, mitigate risks, and drive program success. Elizabeth serves as the Director of Grants Administration at The Grants Clearinghouse. At The Grants Clearinghouse, she develops training modules for new grant managers and provides direct support for post-award management for federal grant programs. She excels in project management, conducts research and writing projects, and supports strategic planning processes, primarily serving workforce development and higher education programs. Contact us and explore personalized solutions to help you succeed! Elizabeth H. Mason Bishop

Check out some of our Webinars!?The Grants Clearinghouse (TGC)?offers on-demand versions available for $79. The recordings can be found in our?course catalog! ? Preparing for U.S. Department of Labor Monitoring This webinar discusses how to prepare your organization for a DOL monitoring visit. We cover the expectations the Federal Project Officer has for the visit, how to put your best foot forward, and highlight some troubleshooting tips based on real monitoring experiences of past grantees. This training is ideal for nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities that have received a grant award from the Department of Labor to implement a program or project. ?? Subawards and Contracts: Your Responsibilities as Prime Awardee? Federally funded projects that include subawards (also known as subrecipients) have specific responsibilities and compliance requirements that are often confusing and misunderstood. This course covers the following: ·The difference between a subaward and contract ·Responsibilities of the prime awardee in monitoring subawards and contracts ·How to do a subaward risk assessment ·Tips on developing a compliant subrecipient agreement ·Overview of requirements and techniques for subrecipient monitoring ? You will also be able to download and use the following templates as part of this course: ·?Risk Assessment ·?Subrecipient Agreement ? Critical Steps Before Writing that Grant Proposal: Increase Your Chances of Winning Preparation before grant writing is critical to success in obtaining a federal award. This targeted training session equips you and your team with essential insights to pursue and secure federal grant funding. In this session, we cover: ·Establishing crucial internal support (what must exist at your organization for grant programs to succeed) ·Crafting high-quality program designs (the funders are looking for something specific – get the insights) ·Managing the proposal drafting process (reduce the stress by having a solid plan) ·Successfully passing funder risk assessments (know what they look for before they conduct their assessment) If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! https://lnkd.in/gA6TC-Dv Mason Bishop Elizabeth H. Adrienne Ward #federalgrants #grantmanagement #grants #grantfunding #grantsuccess