This 10-part, self-paced Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Proposal Writing Course is designed to guide participants through the competitive grant development process for the TRIO EOC Program. Led by nationally recognized TRIO consultants, the course breaks down each section of the federal proposal into practical, digestible lessons—focusing on compliance, strategy, and clarity. Participants will gain insight into aligning narratives with scoring criteria, using data effectively, crafting compelling objectives, and developing clear evaluation and management plans. Whether you're writing your first proposal or seeking to sharpen your competitive edge, this course equips you with the mindset, structure, and tools needed to produce a clear, compliant, and persuasive EOC proposal. What's Included: • 10 hours of video instruction—view any video in any sequence, whenever it suits you • Resources and examples to assist in developing your proposal • To-Do lists for each session • Quizzes to assess your understanding • Discussion group for asking questions • Direct access to the instructor for inquiries • Unlimited course access until the submission deadline • Certificate of completion and NEC course badge For over 20 years, NEC has helped TRIO Projects get and remain funded. NEC has secured over $876 million in federal funding for institutions and agencies, with an overall success rate of 92%. Stats for the 2016 and 2022 EOC competitions are also remarkable, with another 100% funding success rate. Join the hundreds of nationwide colleges, agencies, and TRIO Projects that have benefited from NEC’s expertise! Please note that proposal costs are unallowable. §200.460 Proposal costs. Proposal costs are the costs of preparing bids, proposals, or applications on potential Federal and non-Federal awards or projects, including the development of data necessary to support the non-Federal entity’s bids or proposals.