Introduction to Grant Writing
The ability to secure grants and other funding opportunities is critical to the success of organizations across many industries. With the right planning and processes, ideas can grow into successful programs, and projects can turn into organizations, but it all starts with an application or proposal. For to many, the process of writing grants or proposals is a daunting mystery. Missed opportunities and/or poorly executed proposals lead to continued frustration or rejection. In other cases, well-crafted proposals end up with the wrong “funder” and go nowhere.
In this three-part workshop series participants will:
- develop an understanding of grants and other funding opportunities
- develop applications and proposals that will meet the funding priorities and guidelines, thus increasing their chances of getting funded
- develop a step-by-step approach to identifying and evaluating funding opportunities
- prepare for, plan, and develop a proposal that is consistent with each funder’s goals
- examine each component of the proposal
- learn how to write and plan strategies that will help each proposal to be competitive
An interactive format will be used, and some optional assignments will be utilized to help reinforce the strategies covered. When possible, participants are encouraged to bring funding ideas or projects on which they are currently working, as some opportunity for feedback may be available.
Cost: $170.00
Next Session:
Thursdays, November 6th, November 13th, & November 20th, 2025
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Offered Virtually via Zoom
Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.
Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu
Email ilearn@corning-cc.edu or call 607-936-5501 for more information on upcoming dates or opportunities for your corporate training needs!
Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.
SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.
Your Instructor: Emily Marino
Emily Marino is a seasoned nonprofit leader and strategic consultant with over 17 years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through fundraising, program development, and organizational growth. A native of New York, Emily has worked across a wide range of nonprofit institutions—from environmental conservation and public health to arts, education, and community development. She has held leadership roles at various nonprofits and in consulting firms, and has served on numerous boards of directors focusing on finance and governance.
Currently, Emily serves as Deputy Director of the New Energy New York (NENY) initiative at Binghamton University’s Research Foundation, where she leads strategic programs in clean energy innovation, workforce development, and startup support. She has helped secure over $35 million in public and private funding, and currently manages over $113 million in federal funding. She has developed statewide impact strategies and is beginning her role as NSF I-Corps instructor. Her consulting firm, Adaptive Strategies Consulting, has guided numerous nonprofits and small businesses in building their growth capacity and long-term sustainability.
Emily holds an MBA from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School (STEM-designated), a Master’s in Museum Studies from Syracuse University, and a BA in Anthropology from Binghamton University. A passionate advocate for community engagement, she teaches grant writing at Corning Community College and is active with the Broome County Environmental Management Council, the International Rotary Club, and the LGBTQIA2+ nonprofit startup: Equity Barbell. A lifelong learner, traveler, and nature enthusiast, Emily blends strategy with service, bringing a systems-thinking lens and inclusive leadership style to every project she takes on.
