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Polk County Extension Hosts Beginner and Advanced Grant Writing Training in Altoona

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County is hosting a series of in-person grant writing workshops this September and October in Altoona.

Whether you’re new to grant writing or ready to take your skills to the next level, these workshops will help you:

✅ Explore public and private funding sources

✅ Learn project planning strategies

✅ Write clear, persuasive proposals

Workshop Details:

Grant Writing 101 – Sept. 2, 9 AM–Noon | $75

Beginner-friendly session covering planning, finding funding, and writing basics.

👉 Register

Grant Proposal Boot Camp – Oct.  7 & 8, 9 AM–Noon | $150

Advanced, hands-on coaching for participants with prior experience or active projects.

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Data for Grant Writing – Oct.  20, 9 AM–Noon | $100

Hands-on coaching and data-skills building for participants with all levels of experience.

👉Register

Questions? Please contact Regional Director Paul Gibbins at pgibbins@iastate.edu or 515-957-7777.

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Step 1: Make payment via PayPal.

Step 2: Email your promotional information as a shareable Google Doc to afpcentraliowa@gmail.com.

Your program will be posted on this page, emailed to our database of over 350 fundraising professionals, and posted on LinkedIn.