What You'll Learn
Master the Federal appropriations process
Connect with your US Senators and Representatives
Advocate for your appropriations request effectively
Share any tips, strategies or insider knowledge that you'll cover in this event.
Meet Your Trainer
Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC
Grant Compliance Manager, The Grant Plant
Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, is the Grant Compliance Manager for The Grant Plant, Inc. She is one of 70 people nationwide who have been named a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) “Approved Trainer” and has extensive public speaking and training experience which spans more than 30 years. She serves on the national GPA Professional Education Committee, is the Board President of the GPA Ohio-Miami Valley Chapter, and is a member of the Ohio Chapter of the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). Tonia has been employed as a grant seeker, grants manager, and a grantmaker, as well as having served as a grant reviewer for both Federal and private sector grants – so she has a unique combination of experiences that yield special insights that have earned more than $20 million in funding for nonprofit organizations, Tribal nations, and municipal agencies over the course of her career. Tonia has repeatedly been selected to present grant-related training sessions at grant and fundraising conferences. She has earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) certification and the Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) certification, was selected as a “40 Under 40” leader by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Journal, and is an alumna of Leadership Fort Wayne.
Unlock Federal Funding Opportunities with Expert Guidance
By making a "Congressionally Directed Spending" request to your US Senator and/or a "Community Project Funding" to your US Representative, you may be able to earn a one-time Federal appropriation for your organization or agency! Participants will learn how the Federal appropriations process works, who is eligible, what you can apply for, and how much money you can request, as well as whether or not match requirements will apply to your project. Participants will also learn how to connect with the offices of their US Senators and Representative(s), how to find the applications for making a request in the spring, how to appropriately cultivate a relationship with Congressional offices, and how to advocate for your appropriations request before and during the appropriations process. With appropriation requests typically opening in March, participants will also receive a follow-up communication once the 2025 rules are announced.
Ready to Secure Funding for Your Organization?
Take the first step towards securing federal appropriations for your organization by joining our CDS Training session.
$100.00