Securing funding is crucial for the current and future success of any nonprofit. However, navigating the complexities of grant writing may seem overwhelming. The Parris Foundation offers an expert-led training program that provides the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully apply for and manage grants.
With the expert guidance that comes from a seasoned grant writer who has secured over $35 million in funding, you’ll gain the exact skills you need to enhance your nonprofit’s financial stability and impact while also unlocking future opportunities.
Unlock your organization’s full potential with grant writing training
Our grant writing training program is designed to provide current and future nonprofit professionals and community leaders with the knowledge and expertise to secure funding effectively.
So whether you're new to grant writing or looking to enhance your skills, our training will provide you with the key insights and practical skills that let you successfully secure and manage grants.
We focus on:
Learning the essentials of grant writing
Get the training needed to craft compelling, convincing grant proposals that align with funders’ priorities.
Executing strategic funding research
Learn how to research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities that fit your nonprofit’s mission.
Compliance and fiscal responsibility
Understand the requirements for maintaining compliance and effectively managing awarded funds.
Impact measurement and reporting
Learn how to assess program success and provide data-driven reports to funders.
Comprehensive training for grant writing, management, and evaluation
Practical exercises and applications
Go beyond theories and ideas by developing your skills with practical exercises, proposal reviews, and feedback from experienced professionals who know what a successful grant proposal looks like.
Our training program is led by an expert with a proven track record of securing over $35 million in grant funding.
We provide:
Expert-led instruction
Learn from a professional grant writer with decades of real-world experience.
Hands-on training
You’ll engage in exercises and scenarios that you are likely to go through in your non-profit, preparing you for the real world while enhancing your grant writing skills.
Ongoing support
We provide access to resources, templates, and mentorship opportunities that give you a head start for your grant writing success while also allowing you to divert time and energy for use on more productive matters.
Networking opportunities
Make and maintain important connections with nonprofit professionals and potential funding partners.
How students benefit from our grant writing training
Customized learning
Our training celebrates our diversity while accentuating each individual's strengths. So whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, we tailor our training to meet your needs.
Proposal development: crafting a successful grant application
Our training covers:
Understand grant guidelines
Learn how to analyze and interpret funders’ application requirements.
Write clear and concise narratives
Develop strong problem statements, goals, objectives, and program descriptions.
Create realistic budgets
Understand how to prepare detailed and accurate grant budgets that align with funders’ expectations.
Develop a logic model
Establish clear connections between your program’s inputs, activities, outcomes, and impact.
Edit and strengthen proposals
Learn how to further refine your proposal for maximum effectiveness through expert guidance and feedback.
Grant management: ensuring compliance and financial oversight
Our grant management training helps you:
Understand grant agreements
Learn the meaning of key terms, conditions, and reporting requirements, as well as how to use them with authority.
Master financial oversight and accountability
Implement best practices for budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
Maintain compliance
Learn how to identify risks and stay in alignment with federal, state, and private grant regulations.
Monitor and evaluate
Develop strategies for tracking progress, measuring success, and demonstrating impact.
Manage risk
Identify potential challenges and implement solutions to ensure grant sustainability.
Our grant writing and management expertise includes integrated behavioral health care, education projects, as well as projects related to helping victims of crime.
As a result, we’re proud to have provided evaluations for projects funded by::
- Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
- US Department of Education - TRIO Programs
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- US Department of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Choosing The Parris Foundation as your external evaluator will provide you with these and other benefits:
Let us provide an external evaluation for your grant proposal and funded project
Detailed review of regulation compliance
We’ll make sure every detail of your grant proposal and funded project fully complies with any and all regulations involved.
Process review
To ensure your grant proposal is approved, our evaluation will examine how effective your proposal demonstrates the efficacy of your processes.
Fiscal responsibility
Let us help ensure your grant clearly reveals how all funds will be effectively spent in order to meet your goals.
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Dr. Katherine Bacon is a PhD-educated counselor who has over 30 years of experience working with nonprofits as a licensed professional counselor, council-approved supervisor, and tenured professor.
Dr. Bacon’s experience as the founder and executive director of the Parris Foundation has allowed her to secure over $35 million in grants to support underserved communities. Her leadership includes serving as Immediate Past-President of the Texas Counseling Association and legislative liaison to the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors.
Her keen insight and profound experience allows her to walk students through each aspect of grant writing in order to help educate and inspire the leaders of nonprofit organizations to reach their goals and accomplish their missions.
About the instructor, Dr. Katherine Bacon
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We offer a range of training formats—including single-session workshops, immersive bootcamps, and cohort-based series—all designed to meet the needs of teams and individuals at different stages of their grant development journey.
Pricing for grant writing training and evaluation services varies based on the scope, delivery format, and duration of the engagement. Whether you're seeking to build team-wide capacity or sharpen individual skills, we’ll work with you to create a package that aligns with your goals and resources.
We also offer tailored services for proposal development, proposal review, and external evaluation—each grounded in our capacity-building approach. This includes support in personnel development, curriculum and program design, and strategic planning for interdisciplinary teams.
Discounted rates may be available for grassroots organizations and nonprofits serving historically under-resourced communities.
Let’s design a training or support experience that works for you. Contact us to get started.
For ongoing professional development, we offer continuing education workshops available in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Pricing starts at $50, depending on the length and structure of the seminar.
Pricing
No matter where you want to take your nonprofit, The Parris Foundation wants to help take you there.
Sometimes you need personalized guidance to take your grant writing or funding strategy to the next level. Our 1-on-1 consultation services provide targeted, expert support based on your unique context and goals.
Whether you're preparing a high-stakes proposal, developing a funding plan, or seeking external feedback on a grant narrative, we’ll work alongside you to strengthen your approach and enhance your chances of success.
Consultation rates begin at $175/hour, with multi-session and organizational packages available for sustained engagements.
