ACM West 2025: Strategies for Securing Grants for Community Media Centers

Grant Writing: Strategies for Securing Grants for Community Media Centers This panel will focus on strategies for securing grants to support mission-focused activities such as storytelling, training programs, digital and media literacy, partnership development, and project-based initiatives at community media centers. Panelists will share their personal experiences applying for and successfully implementing grant-funded programs, offering valuable insights into the grant-writing process. Topics will include identifying appropriate funding sources, crafting compelling proposals, and managing grant compliance once funding is secured. Attendees will leave with practical advice on leveraging grants to build and sustain impactful programs that provide vital media training and opportunities for underserved communities.