Workshop Registration Form

Please complete the above registration form and mail to:

YMCA of Vincennes
2010 College Avenue
Vincennes IN  47591

by Friday, September 17.

Or call the Y at 812-895-9622 to register.

Contact Jen Holscher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

 GAKCI Workshop on September 21

The Knox County Community Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Grant Association of Knox County Indiana, Inc. (GAKCI) to fund an all-day grant writing and proposal development workshop designed for all experience levels on September 21.  A series of one-hour seminars will include Budgeting, Proposal Writing (Beginning & Advanced), Post-Award Reports, and Grant Resources.   The workshop will feature Jamie Levy, President of JDLevy & Associates, an organizational development consulting and training firm, as the keynote speaker.  Indiana Youth Institute instructors and GAKCI Board members will lead the sessions.

The workshop will take place at the Vincennes University campus in the ICAT building.  The cost for participants is $25, and includes lunch and a Grantsmanship book.  To register, contact the YMCA at 812-895-9622 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Grant Association of Knox County Indiana to Offer Grant Writing Workshops

Have you ever thought you’d like to write a grant for your favorite charity or your church?  Or maybe you’ve written a grant or two, and want to improve your skills.

GAKCI invites you to a brief, live webinar at the Knox County Public Library Meeting House, 521 N 6^th Street, Vincennes on Tuesday, March 16 from 2-3 p.m.    “Proposal Writing Basics” will answer the questions:   What are the key components of a proposal?  How should a proposal be packaged?

The webinar is made possible by the Foundation Center, an organization that provides resources to non-profits and grantmakers.  Please call Judy Kratzner by Friday, March 12 at 812-886-4380 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you would like to attend.

This opportunity will help prepare persons who are new to grant writing for the more in-depth GAKCI workshop at Vincennes University, “Focus on Federally Funded Grants”.  Presented by VU staff Andrew Shepard-Smith, Pre-Award Grant Specialist, and Conya Wampler, Post-Award Grant Accountant, the workshop takes place on Wednesday, March 31 from 4-6 p.m. and is free to GAKCI members.

Submitting a federal grant requires understanding of applicable federal laws, regulations, human resource management, and administrative cost policies. This two-hour workshop will highlight pre-award standard forms required to submit a grant (SF424, SF424A Non-Construction Budget, SF424B Assurances, SF-LLL, and GEPA OMB 1894). Post-award accounting procedures will highlight topics including financial drawdowns, annual reporting, time and effort documentation, financial audits, and grant close-outs.

This workshop is designed for participants who have little or no experience managing or applying for federal grants. Handouts will be provided.  To reserve a space, call Jen Holscher at 812-895-9622 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Non-members may attend the workshop on March 31 for a fee of $15, which includes a one-year GAKCI membership.

GAKCI Members,

You are invited to a workshop on August 26, 2009 from 4-6 p.m. at the ICAT building on the VU campus. 

Topics and speakers include:

1. Organizing the Grant-Writing Process by Lisa Handziak, GAKCI Board Secretary;
2. A panel discussion of funders on what they look for in proposals (Kathy Rinsch of the Knox County Community Foundation, Derek Trovillion from the Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Bob Murawski of the United Way of Knox County);
3. Greg Jones from Southern Indiana Development Commission will speak on the role of SIDC in helping local communities apply for and facilitate grants for community and economic development.

Contact Donna Clinkenbeard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sarah Estes at 812.886.5838 to reserve your seat!