Eastern Carolina Council (ECC) is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming
Grant Writing Workshop on August 11th–12th, 2026 at the ECC offices in New Bern.
Whether your organization is new to pursuing grants or looking to strengthen its success rate, this highly interactive workshop provides practical tools that participants can immediately apply to real funding opportunities.
Led by Tara Kunkel, MSW, Founder and Executive Director of Rulo Strategies and former Senior Drug Policy Advisor with the U.S. Department of Justice, this workshop draws on years of experience as both a federal grant maker and grant reviewer. Participants will gain valuable insight into how competitive applications are evaluated and what separates funded proposals from those that fall short.
During this 1½-day workshop, participants will learn how to:
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities
- Understand how grant reviewers score applications
- Write stronger, more competitive proposals
- Develop persuasive budgets and budget narratives
- Use emerging tools including AI to strengthen grant development
- Successfully manage grants after an award is received
The workshop is designed for:
- County governments
- Municipal governments
- Regional organizations
- Economic development professionals
- Public safety agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community partners involved in grant-funded initiatives
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (on-site lunch)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ECCOG members and non-members are welcome to attend.
ECC Members: $350
Non-members: $400
Class is limited to 30 people so register soon!
Registration includes participant materials, workbooks, on-site lunch on day one, and snacks on both days.
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECCGrantWorkshop
Registration and payment deadline is August 7, 2026.
We hope you will join us for this outstanding professional development opportunity and leave with practical strategies to help your organization compete more successfully for grant funding.
