Preparing to Write Grants
Building a strong grant application starts long before writing the proposal itself. These foundational lessons will guide you through the essential steps of grant readiness, identifying funding opportunities, and developing a strategic approach before beginning an application. Whether you are new to grant writing or looking to strengthen your organization’s capacity, these lessons will help you establish the systems, knowledge, and planning needed to pursue funding with confidence.
Lesson 1: Foundations of Grant Writing and Readiness
1.1 Introduction & Overview
1.2 Administrative Components of Applying for Grants
Lesson 2: Identifying Funding Opportunities
2.1: Different Types of Funding
2.2: Understanding and Leveraging Different Types of Funders
2.3: Assessing Grant Fit and Organizational Readiness
Lesson 3: Pre-Application Strategy
3.1: Navigating Federal Grant Registrations
3.2: Strategic Funding Prospecting: Tools & Techniques
3.3: Organizational Process Assets and Key Performance Metrics