Grant Writing Essentials

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Unlock Funding for Your Camp’s Mission
Available to watch on-demand, anytime, at your convenience!
In this on-demand webinar, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to successfully apply for grants to support your camp’s mission. With a special focus on the Character at Camp grant program (opening March 2025), we’ll guide you through the essential steps of finding the right grants, evaluating if they align with your camp’s goals, and navigating the basics of grant applications. You’ll also learn what happens after you apply—whether you receive the grant or not—and how to keep moving forward.
This webinar is a must-watch for any camp leader ready to tap into new funding opportunities and strengthen their programs!
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Participants will explore the skills necessary to apply for grants to support their camp mission.
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Participants will learn how to identify if a grant opportunity is well aligned with their organization’s needs, priorities, and capacity.
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Participants will understand the essential components of basic grant applications and how to effectively complete them.
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Participants will gain knowledge about the next steps if a grant is awarded or denied.

Sterling Nell Leija
Innovative Camp Company, Founder and CEO
Sterling Nell Leija is the Innovative Camp Company CEO, advancing camps through innovative solutions by solving problems with a focus on mission, impact, quality, and safety. Professionally engaged in the nonprofit space for 20 years, Sterling is passionate about the impact of quality programs, equitable access, staff wellness, and education in out-of-school time. Her expertise in nonprofit operations expands into capacity building, operational and capital budget management, fundraising, and business development. As a consultant, educator, speaker, and writer, Sterling has extensive experience as a presenter sharing best practices, research, and tools with industry leaders.
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