Grantwriting for Tired-Ass People

You’re juggling programs, emails, meetings, and maybe a second job—and somehow you're also supposed to write a grant? We see you.

Grantwriting for Tired-Ass People is a practical, compassionate workshop for folks who are doing too much with too little. Whether you're a nonprofit staffer, solo founder, freelancer, or community organizer, this session is designed to help you get the grant done without losing your mind.

This isn't a lecture full of funder fluff and unrealistic timelines. It’s real talk + real strategies for people who are stretched thin but still care deeply about the work.

This workshop offers grounded, doable tools for everyday people trying to make a difference—no grant jargon, no gatekeeping. Just streamlined strategies to help you write stronger, faster, and with way less stress.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear, repeatable process for writing proposals efficiently

✅ Templates and shortcuts to save time and brainpower

✅ Tips for saving time by sharpening focus

✅ Permission to stop chasing dollars—and instead focus on purpose and impact

Your guide is Melody Hernandez, award-winning grant writer and founder of Root Reach Rise Inc., who has helped nonprofits and artists secure nearly $40 million in grant funding — much of it first-time support for small and mid-sized organizations. Melody brings decades of real-world experience and will share what actually works to get funding flowing where it’s needed most.

You’re tired. The system is a mess. But the work matters—and you deserve support. Let’s write the damn grant together.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for nonprofit staff, program managers, artists, emerging grant writers and consultants, and anyone interested in grant work — whether you’re brand new or looking to refresh your skills.

Transportation

Public Transit:Trellis is conveniently located near the Powell Street BART and MUNI station, and within a block of several bus lines 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 14R, 21, 31, and 66.

Parking:Nearby garages include:

• 5th & Mission Parking Garage
• Ellis O’Farrell Garage (Ellis Street, between Powell and Stockton)
• Union Square Garage (off Geary Street, between Powell and Stockton)
• Jessie Street Garage (entrance off 3rd Street, before crossing Market)

Join us and learn how to make grant work accessible, effective, and even enjoyable. Reserve your spot today and take your next step toward grant success!

Host or Publisher Root Reach Rise Inc.