Kristin Olson, Grant Writing Specialist, began writing grants when she was a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Springfield. After earning her Master’s degree in non-profit organization management, she worked in the non-profit sector for seven years. In 2006, she launched her consulting business, Grants Galore, and has submitted 640 grant proposals to date. With a success rate of 55%, she has secured more than $210 million in grant funding and government contracts for nonprofit organizations and units of local government throughout the U.S. Kristin enjoys singing, playing piano, gardening, and other activities that don’t involve looking at a computer screen!
MAPS & PARKING:
Follow this link for visitor parking. Please note that guest parking is $1.00 per hour in all of our lots. However, free accessible parking is available right next to Brookens Library. This is available to anyone with a accessibility placard or license plate: https://www.uis.edu/visit/maps
For more information:
Contact: Pamela M. Salela
E-Mail: cinrc@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-6783
