Grants 101: Finding, Applying, and Winning
Grants 101: Finding, Applying, and Winning equips individuals and teams with the skills and knowledge to successfully secure grants. Enhance your confidence and ability to navigate the grants landscape, from identifying opportunities to submitting strong proposals.
This virtual workshop will cover:
1 – Grant Research & Qualification – July 15th – 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Learn how to find the right funding opportunities using tools like Grant Connect, the CRA Charities Directorate, and AI platforms like ChatGPT. We’ll cover how to assess fit, eligibility, and alignment with your mission. Includes hands-on time for researching opportunities relevant to your organization.
2 – Grant Questions & Proposal Writing -July 22nd – 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Dive into key proposal questions and how to answer them effectively. We’ll unpack how to align with funder priorities, communicate your impact, and use AI tools to strengthen clarity and tone. Practice exercises will help reinforce real-world writing techniques.
3 – Budget Building & Project Framing – July 29th – 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Focus on developing realistic, funder-friendly budgets and aligning them with your narrative. Learn how to justify costs, frame your project scope, and avoid common pitfalls. Includes guided practice building or refining a budget draft.
Learning Outcomes:
- Confidence to navigate the grants landscape, with practical techniques for researching, evaluating, and identifying the right funding opportunities for your organization.
- A clear framework for crafting winning proposals, including how to highlight your mission, align with funder priorities, and write persuasively using both traditional and AI-powered tools.
- The skills to build realistic, funder-friendly budgets, with guidance on how much to request and how to justify your funding needs.
- An ethical lens for fundraising, helping you evaluate funder alignment with your values and uphold integrity in your grant-seeking practices.
Members: $150
Non-Members: $180
Virtual via Zoom
Eligible for 3 CFRE Points