Designed for those new to grant writing and partnership development, this session breaks down the essentials of building strong collaborations for successful grant applications. Learn practical strategies for finding the right partners, fostering mutual trust, and navigating financial and project roles with confidence. Whether you're in the non-profit, public, or private sector, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to broaden your impact and boost your grant-seeking success!

Note: This is Session 2 of a four-part Intro to Grant Writing webinar series. Participation in the prior session is recommended but not required. This is an interactive webinar, not a course.

Session 2: Thursday, February 13th from 3-5 pm ET

Individual Non-Member Price: $100

Member Price: $90 (use code GRANT252 at checkout) Members will be verified.

Credit: Completion of the full Intro to Grant Writing Series (all four webinars) counts toward MSA’s new certification pathway. This means that both new and current MSAI participants can receive credit toward certification.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please email msai@mainstreet.org. Cancellations communicated more than 14 days in advance of the first course date will be refunded in full. Cancellations occurring less than 14 days in advance of the first course date will be offered a 50% refund. Please note there is a $25.00 processing fee for any cancelled registration.

About the Instructor: Melissa Sesco Vermillion, GPC, MBA

Chief Strategy Officer at Grant Ready Kentucky

Melissa Vermillion has extensive experience with state and federal grant writing as well as a particular interest in assisting rural nonprofits and communities achieve their goals. She has successfully written grant applications securing over $50 million in grant funding from public and private funders, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Development Administration, Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization Program, State of Kentucky, Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA), U.S. Department of Education Trio Programs, Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and James Graham Brown Foundation.

Learn more about Grant Ready Kentucky: https://www.grantreadyky.org/