Securing funding can be challenging, especially with so many grant opportunities and specific requirements to navigate. This workshop equips community groups and non-profits with the essential skills to craft strong grant applications. It guides participants through gathering the right information before applying, understanding funder priorities, and aligning projects with community benefits.
Participants will walk away with the skills and confidence to write compelling, targeted grant applications that meet funder expectations.
Topics include:
- Information to have on hand before you start writing your application
- Understanding the funder and what they want from you
- Aligning the project with the funder outcomes
- Defining the project’s benefit for the community
- Deciding if you should apply for the grant
- Finding evidence to support your project
- Understanding grant eligibility criteria and guidelines
- Adhering to the grant conditions and responsibilities
- Preparing the budget
- Evaluation of the project and the acquittal
- Answers to some common grant questions to get you started
Who should attend?
Committee or board members, grant recipients, volunteers, community leaders, community groups and not-for-profit organisations, and individuals/residents based in the City of Yarra interested in learning more about grant writing.
Please note: Organisations/groups/individuals based in the City of Yarra or that service Yarra's community will be prioritised.
This online workshop is free, however bookings are essential.
Brought to you by Yarra City Council, presented by Non-Profit Training.