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Grant Writing for Beginners

  • Kanuga Conference Center, 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC (map)

Target Audience: 

This event is intended for rural, small-budget community-based organizations such as non-profits, churches, and other community groups. For-profit organizations, government agencies, consultancy/intermediary organizations, and University representatives are kindly asked to refrain from registering.

 

Overview:

Do you need grant funding for a project but are unsure where to start? Are you struggling to understand what the funders want? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll use templates, tips, and real-world examples to guide you through the entire process—from finding funding and building relationships with funders to writing a strong proposal. We will also include tips for using (and NOT using) AI. You will be more confident in your ability to turn your passion into a successful proposal!

 

This workshop is tailored towards beginners and may be a fit for you if you are:

  • New to the grant writing process and overwhelmed by it all.

  • Full of innovative ideas and ready to get those dreams funded but need help connecting your vision with the grant application process.

  • Sure about your organization’s solution but are not sure which funders share your passion.

 

Participants will Learn :

  • Where to look for funding, and how to determine if your work fits funder priorities.

  • The basics of building relationships with funders.

  • How to effectively answer the key parts of a grant proposal while reflecting your work.

  • The fundamentals of building a project budget.

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