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Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Turning Ideas into Funded Initiatives

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Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Turning Ideas into Funded Initiatives

Wednesday, December 3
6:30 pm (CDT) | 7:30 pm (EDT)
$20 (Free for TNOTA Members)
1 Contact Hour

This course is created by the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association.

If you need assistance or accommodations, please contact us at Info@AspireOT.us
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This workshop introduces occupational therapy practitioners and students to the fundamentals of finding and applying for grants relevant to OT practice, research, and education. Participants will learn how to efficiently search for funding opportunities (local, state, federal, and professional), craft effective keyword searches, and avoid common application pitfalls. The session will also highlight AI tools to streamline grant research and writing. By the end, attendees will have actionable strategies to identify funding sources and begin the grant-writing process with confidence.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students

Presented by:  Debra Gibbs, EdD, OTR.L, FAOTA and Angela Jackson, PhD.
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Learning objectives
After completion of this occupational therapy continuing education course, participants will be able to:
  • Identify at least two grant databases or websites relevant to OT practice.
  • Develop targeted keyword searches for their specific practice areas.
  • Describe how AI tools can assist in grant research and writing.
Instructor bio
Debra Gibbs, EdD, OTR.L, FAOTA
TNOTA Guest Instructor

Debra Gibbs, EdD, OTR.L, FAOTA is an Associate professor in Occupational Therapy at Belmont University.  She has a diverse practice background in  clinical practice, program development, and outcomes management.

Angela Jackson, PhD.
TNOTA Guest Instructor

Angela Jackson, PhD, is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and has dedicated 18 years to higher education administration. She holds a BA from the University of the District of Columbia, as well as an M.Ed., MBA, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Tennessee State University. Formerly the Associate Registrar at TSU, she now serves as a Systems Analyst at Belmont University, combining her passion for technology with expertise in Oracle-based systems like DegreeWorks and Banner. Her interests lie in the intersection of technology and education, including immersive learning through VR, AR, and AI. She supports initiatives like Black Girls Code and HBCU² Everyone Can Code.

Completion Requirements
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In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Complete payment or TNOTA membership log in for course enrollment
  • Attend the live webinar for the full duration
  • Complete the Attendance Attestation exam with a 100% score
  • Pass the course exam with a score of 80% or greater
Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
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No refunds will be issued after a course has been attended for more than 30 minutes.  Partial credit will not be issued.  

Provider cancellations: In the event of inclement weather or other event resulting in the inability for a live course to be provided within the scheduled time, learners will be offered an alternate date or a full refund for registration paid.
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Course Author

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This occupational therapy continuing education course is being offered as part of Aspire OT's State Association Partnership Program. This course is free for TNOTA Members.