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Grant Writing Fundamentals
For Affordable Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Providers

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT

Webinar

Securing grant funding can be the lifeline that turns a great idea into a thriving project—but navigating the process is often overwhelming. This session provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to understanding and mastering the fundamentals of grant writing. Participants will explore what funders are looking for, how to align proposals with organizational goals, and the essentials of crafting compelling narratives, budgets, and evaluation plans. Whether you are new to grants or looking to refresh your approach, speakers will provide you with the skills and confidence to compete for funding and sustain impactful projects.

This webinar is applicable to all provider types, equipping any professional with the tools needed to find opportunities, draft required application components, and submit solid grant proposals!

Learning Objectives
1.    Learn the key components of the grant cycle (pre-award, award, and post-award) and understand their importance in successful grant management.
2.    Identify funding sources including government, foundation, and corporate opportunities, and align them with organizational goals.
3.    Structure a compelling grant proposal by constructing clear statements of need, project descriptions, and realistic budgets.
4.    Apply effective strategies for avoiding common grant writing mistakes and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
5.    Evaluate grant project outcomes by designing practical reporting and accountability measures that strengthen future applications.

Presented by
Rhanda Mckown | Director of Affordable Housing, LeadingAge Southeast

Rhanda Mckown has served as the Director of Affordable Housing for LeadingAge Southeast since January of 2022. Her primary focus in this role is developing a robust housing education agenda, providing assistance and insight to members on housing issues, and contributing directly to the development and achievement of a housing advocacy agenda. Rhanda previously served as the Local Contract Specialist for the North Tampa Housing Development Corporation. She has nearly 20 years of experience in various aspects of the housing industry and spent the last 15 years conducting Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR) under the Performance Based Contract Administration (PBCA) contract in Florida.

Rhanda's prior housing industry experience includes having served as Director of the Affordable Housing Study Commission (AHSC), a group appointed by Florida’s Governor to research a variety of timely housing topics and propose recommendations for implementation each year in a comprehensive annual report, as well as previously working at LeadingAge Florida which is where she originally began her housing career. Rhanda graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and lives in Ocala with her daughter.

Contact Hours
This program is approved for 1 hour of CE credit for nursing home administrators, nurses, and Florida social workers. Contact hours will be posted to CEBroker within 30 days of the program date for attendees licensed under the applicable Florida Boards. All attendees will receive a certificate reflecting hours earned for self-reporting continuing education to other Boards and states.

Scholarships
The Scott Boord Career Development Scholarship Program gives members an opportunity to attend Aging Services programs and education events for those that otherwise would be unable to participate because of financial limitations. Scholarships are awarded to members who meet certain criteria. To find the guidelines and application, please click here.

Cancellations/Refunds/Substitutions
There is a $50 administrative fee for each cancellation or refund. Substitutions will be accepted at no additional fee. Due to costs incurred related to the program, no refunds will be issued after Friday, September 5, 2025. All cancellations and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to kmccloud@leadingagesoutheast.org.

Questions
For assistance with your membership status or recovering login information, please contact us at (850) 671-3700.