Grant Writing: Getting Grant Ready and Justifying the Need

A strong grant application requires more than a great idea. It needs a clear plan for implementation and a strategic approach to finding the right funding opportunities. In this session, participants will learn how to transform project ideas into practical, fundable plans and identify funding sources that align with their organization’s goals.

The workshop will guide participants through the process of developing a realistic work plan by breaking projects into manageable activities and tasks, establishing timelines and milestones, assigning responsibilities, and identifying the resources needed for success. Participants will also learn how to distinguish between activities, outputs, and outcomes, anticipate potential project risks, and demonstrate organizational capacity to funders through a well-structured implementation plan.

In addition, the session will explore effective funding research strategies. Participants will learn how to identify and evaluate different funding sources, assess whether an opportunity is the right fit for their organization, and move beyond simply chasing available grants. The importance of building and maintaining relationships with funders before and after an application will also be discussed.

The session concludes by bringing all elements of grant readiness and proposal development together, helping participants create a roadmap for pursuing funding opportunities with greater confidence and success.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Break a project into manageable activities and tasks.
Develop realistic timelines, milestones, and implementation schedules.
Identify project roles, responsibilities, and required resources.
Distinguish between activities, outputs, and outcomes.
Anticipate common project risks and mitigation strategies.
Create a clear work plan that demonstrates organizational capacity.
Identify a variety of public, private, and community funding sources.
Use strategic approaches to research and identify funding opportunities.
Assess whether a funding opportunity is a strong fit for their organization and project.
Understand the role of relationship-building in successful fundraising and grant seeking.
Integrate project planning, funding research, and grant readiness into a cohesive funding strategy.

Ideal for: Nonprofit staff, community organizations, board members, grant writers, volunteers, and anyone responsible for planning projects and securing funding.

About the Presenter:

Coralie has been in the non-profit recreation and funding field for over 20 years. Her years of experience in recreation and municipal fields have afforded her hands-on knowledge combined with lived experience. She has experience in adjudicating and delivering funding and has a successful track record of being a funded applicant.

Date: Wednesday, November 25
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Coralie Bueckert
Cost: Free