About this Event
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Duration: 1 Day
Course Delivery: Classroom/In-house/Virtual Live
Language: English | Credits: 8
Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.
Course Overview:
This course equips participants with the practical skills and strategies needed to write compelling, fundable grant proposals. From identifying suitable funding sources to crafting persuasive narratives, the course walks learners through every stage of the grant writing process. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your current grant-writing capabilities, this course provides the tools to increase funding success rates.
Key Takeaways:
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify, assess, and pursue appropriate grant opportunities
- Structure and write a complete, persuasive grant proposal
- Develop budgets, timelines, and evaluation plans for proposals
- Understand submission protocols and post-award responsibilities
- Respond effectively to reviewer feedback and improve resubmission success
This course is designed for :
- Non-profit professionals and NGO staff
- Educational and research administrators
- Government officers, healthcare providers, and social workers
- Freelance or in-house grant writers and development officers
- Entrepreneurs and start-up teams seeking project funding
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Hosting the Grant Writing Workshop at your facility provides your organization with a focused and highly practical opportunity to build internal grant writing expertise. This workshop equips teams with the skills to systematically identify and assess funding opportunities, develop persuasive and well-structured proposals, and navigate the full grant lifecycle—from research and budgeting to narrative development, compliance, and AI-assisted drafting.
Customized to align with your organization’s specific goals and challenges, the session promotes cross-functional collaboration, enhances self-sufficiency in securing external funding, and reduces dependency on external consultants. As a strategic investment, it strengthens your organization's capacity to achieve long-term sustainability, growth, and competitive advantage in an increasingly resource-constrained environment.
📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:
Agenda
Mapping the Funding Landscape
Info: ● Explore different types of funders (government, corporate, foundations)
● Understand funding cycles and application timelines
● Analyse current trends in grant funding
Funder Fit & Opportunity Scanning
Info: ● Research and shortlist suitable funding opportunities
● Align your project objectives with funder goals
● Evaluate eligibility criteria and application scope
Evidence & Impact Planning
Info: ● Use data and research to justify community or project need
● Develop a logic model to outline inputs, activities, and outcomes
● Incorporate stakeholder insights and real-world impact evidence
Crafting the Compelling Summary
Info: ● Write a clear, persuasive executive summary or abstract
● Communicate key points in plain, funder-friendly language.
● Highlight innovation and urgency concisely
Building a Strong Narrative
Info: ● Structure background, problem statement, and proposed solution
● Apply storytelling techniques for emotional and logical appeal
● Maintain flow and consistency across all sections
Methodology & Work-Plan Design
Info: ● Set SMART objectives tied to measurable outputs
● Design a phased timeline with deliverables and milestones
● Integrate risk mitigation and sustainability planning
Budgeting & Justification
Info: ● Prepare a detailed, transparent line-item budget
● Justify costs in relation to project goals
● Understand indirect costs, in-kind contributions, and match funding
Team & Partnership Presentation
Info: ● Present credentials and expertise of team members
● Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines
● Highlight collaborative partnerships and governance structures
Review-Ready Writing
Info: ● Use plain language and maintain readability
● Stay within word/character limits while retaining meaning
● Avoid jargon, repetition, and common writing pitfalls
Submission, Compliance & Post-Award
Info: ● Understand online portals, formatting rules, and attachments
● Meet compliance standards (ethics, financial, documentation)
● Plan for follow-ups, reporting, and funder relationship management
Grant Resubmission & Reviewer Feedback
Info: ● Analyse reviewer comments to identify strengths and gaps
● Revise proposals strategically while maintaining core ideas
● Communicate improvements clearly in resubmissions or rebuttals
AI for Grant Writing
Info: ● Summarize lengthy grant guidelines or eligibility criteria
● Rewrite for clarity, tone, and brevity
● Help draft a response or resubmission letter
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus, 2021 Guadalupe Street, #Suite 260, Austin, United States
USD 669.86 to USD 894.37
