Advanced Grant Writing Skills - 1 Day Workshop in Denver, CO

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate

Duration: 1 Day

Course Delivery: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8

This workshop provides practical tools and strategies to write compelling, fundable grant proposals. Participants will learn how to identify the right funding sources, craft persuasive narratives, and navigate each stage of the grant writing process. Designed for both beginners and experienced writers, the course empowers learners to enhance their skills and boost funding success.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue the right grant opportunities

• Plan, structure, and write persuasive grant proposals

• Create accurate budgets, timelines, and evaluation plans

• Navigate submission requirements and manage post-award duties

• Address reviewer feedback to strengthen future submissions

This course is designed for:

• Professionals in non-profits and NGOs

• Administrators in education and research

• Government, healthcare, and social service providers

• Grant writers and development officers (freelance or in-house)

• Entrepreneurs and start-up teams seeking funding
  

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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

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