The federal government grant deadline “Rush Hour” traditionally runs from December 1st through March 31st; nonetheless, grant writing is a marathon--not a sprint. While there are millions of dollars in grants available, this webinar will help participants focus beyond the funding pursuit and provide an overview of grant writing terms, grant research methods, and budget development basics. Participants will learn how to: match their organizations’ needs to grant funding opportunities, gather demographic information, build effective partnerships, and draft project abstracts with SMART objectives. Tips for writing competitive proposals, accessing free grant research resources, and developing exemplary appendices and support documents also will be presented.