Grants 101
About this Event
GRANTS 101: GET GRANT READY FOR FALL FUNDING SEASON
Fall Grant Season is almost here! Over the next 90 days, foundations, corporations, and government agencies will begin releasing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and accepting applications for 2027 funding.
The organizations that are prepared will have the greatest opportunity to secure funding.Will yours be one of them?Join Nzingha Byrd, serial entrepreneur, CEO, nonprofit executive, and grant strategist, for an interactive workshop designed to help nonprofits, businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders become grant ready.
Having secured more than $500,000 in grant funding for local organizations, Nzingha will walk you through the essential steps to position your organization for success before grant deadlines begin.
You'll learn:
• Is your organization grant ready?
• Business registration & nonprofit basics
• Obtaining 501(c)(3) status
• The grant writing preparation funders expect
• How to read and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Common grant writing mistakes to avoid
• Where to find grant opportunities in Cincinnati and beyond
• A 2026–2027 grant calendar to help you plan your funding strategy
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 1:00–3:30 PM
Location: 1218 Sycamore Street
Investment: $85
Don't wait until grants are announced to get ready. Be prepared before funding opportunities open.
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USD 92.55



















