Ideal for community and voluntary organisations who
are new to applying for grant funding. This session will take you through the
crucial steps you need to take to help you ensure your organisation has the
best chance of success with your grant bids.
Researching
and understanding what to put in a grant application can be confusing. This
session is ideal for anyone who is new to writing grant applications or those
who find it overwhelming.
Who's it for?
This introductory
session is aimed at organisations who have little or no experience in applying
for grant funding.
Aim of the session:
As the funding pot gets smaller, groups need to be able to write more effective
applications to help fund their projects. This introductory session will
provide guidance on:
- What
to do before writing a bid - including research, planning and budgets
- How to find funders - ways to research and
identify grant funders
- What to include in an application - best
practice.
- Common pitfalls to avoid.
There will also be an opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns with
other groups.
Outcomes for
Learners:
- Understand the best way to prepare for grant
applications.
- Understand different ways to find and research
funders.
- Understand common mistakes and pitfalls to
avoid.
- Understand best practice when completing
applications.
The course will be delivered by a Sector Development Officer at CVS
Cheshire East and links into the Resources section of the GRIPP Checklist. This
course is subsidised by Cheshire East Lifelong Learning.
Training cost:
·
CVS members: Only £5
·
Non-members: £25
If there are
any queries about this or any other training course please contact the
Development Team on 01270 763100 or email: enquiries@cvsce.org.uk.
Safeguarding
our Learners: CVS Cheshire East is committed to safeguarding all of our
learners. We take any disclosure seriously and wish to create a safe
environment for our learners. If anyone has any concerns or issues then please
raise these with the tutor or alternatively you can contact our Chief Officer
on 07792 754904. For more information please ask for a copy of our Adults
Safeguarding Policy.