Grantsmithing 101 Workshop with Travel Oregon

Southwest
When
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Free
Where
NW Natural
250 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97204

Join Travel Portland and Travel Oregon for a hands-on grant writing workshop designed to strengthen your skills, sharpen your strategy and help you approach grants from a funder’s perspective. Grantsmithing 101 with Travel Oregon is a pilot workshop led by Travel Oregon’s Grants Manager, Deb Vaughn, and Stewardship Investments Manager, Dawn Smallman.  

This workshop will help you: 

  • Understand how grant applications are scored and evaluated 
  • Avoid common pitfalls and missed opportunities 
  • Align your application with the funder’s mission and goals 
  • Craft compelling narratives and clear budgets 
  • Learn from real-world examples and reviewer insights 

The hands-on workshop will take place from 2–4 p.m., and the event will conclude with a networking happy hour from 4–5 p.m.

Space is limited — register by Friday, Oct. 31.