Grant Writing Essentials - 1 Day Workshop in Minneapolis, MN

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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Info: ● Explore different types of funders (government, corporate, foundations)
● Understand funding cycles and application timelines
● Analyse current trends in grant funding

Info: ● Research and shortlist suitable funding opportunities
● Align your project objectives with funder goals
● Evaluate eligibility criteria and application scope

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

Info: ● Write a clear, persuasive executive summary or abstract
● Communicate key points in plain, funder-friendly language.
● Highlight innovation and urgency concisely

Info: ● Structure background, problem statement, and proposed solution
● Apply storytelling techniques for emotional and logical appeal
● Maintain flow and consistency across all sections

Info: ● Set SMART objectives tied to measurable outputs
● Design a phased timeline with deliverables and milestones
● Integrate risk mitigation and sustainability planning

Info: ● Prepare a detailed, transparent line-item budget
● Justify costs in relation to project goals
● Understand indirect costs, in-kind contributions, and match funding

Info: ● Present credentials and expertise of team members
● Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines
● Highlight collaborative partnerships and governance structures

Info: ● Use plain language and maintain readability
● Stay within word/character limits while retaining meaning
● Avoid jargon, repetition, and common writing pitfalls

Info: ● Understand online portals, formatting rules, and attachments
● Meet compliance standards (ethics, financial, documentation)
● Plan for follow-ups, reporting, and funder relationship management

Info: ● Analyse reviewer comments to identify strengths and gaps
● Revise proposals strategically while maintaining core ideas
● Communicate improvements clearly in resubmissions or rebuttals

Info: ● Summarize lengthy grant guidelines or eligibility criteria
● Rewrite for clarity, tone, and brevity
● Help draft a response or resubmission letter

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