Using Numbers to Tell Your Story: A Two-Part Series on How to Approach Grant Budgets

Using Numbers to Tell Your Story: A Two-Part Series on How to Approach Grant Budgets

 PART I – Create a Compelling Project Budget

January 27, 2021 from 12-1PM - https://Fairfield.zoom.us/j/97014346903

With primary focus on foundation grants, our discussion aims to provide a fresh perspective on developing a budget.  The Office of Research and Grants (ORG) team will help you learn to:

• Write a grant budget that paints a compelling picture of your goals and story in numbers
• Identify the main components of a project budget for research or a program
• Draft a budget narrative that elaborates on your budget items

PART II – Track your Impact

February 2, 2021 from 12-1PM - https://Fairfield.zoom.us/j/91249143681

With primary focus on foundation grants, our discussion will emphasize how to keep track of your grant budget.  A member of the Finance Department will join the ORG team to offer a live-tutorial on how to record and monitor your expenses in Workday, including tips and good practices.