Writing Successful Grant Funding Applications P1 - An overview (14P11TL/24)
Course details
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Wondering if grant funding is the key to unlocking your community group's potential, but you’re just not sure where to start? This free introductory session will equip you with the knowledge to decide if grant funding aligns with your goals and explore alternative funding options.
You will learn more about grant funding and whether it is suitable for your voluntary organisation, including learning more about what’s involved with grant applications and how you can evidence the need/impact of your project. If you decide grant funding may not be for you, we can also share some alternatives that may be a better fit.
You will learn about some different places to get support for your group and you will also find out more information about the Writing Successful Grant Funding Applications courses, to determine which of our courses are the most suited to your needs, allowing you to enrol on the ones most relevant to you. We will also help you to get started with creating a project plan, helping you to identify key timelines, resources and your organisation’s capacity to complete the project.
Tailored specifically for voluntary sector professionals, this course offers practical skills and expert guidance from experienced instructors. Join us to transform your bid writing skills and secure the funding you need to make a real difference in your community. Enrol today and take the first step towards bid writing success!
What will I learn?
On this course, you will find out more about:
- Whether grant funding is suitable for your community group/voluntary organisation
- Alternatives to grant funding
- Where to find support for your community group/voluntary organisation
- Creating a project plan to support your funding application
- Further courses in this area to improve your skills
How much will it cost?
This course is free.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.
As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
A willingness to learn and a positive attitude! You should be interested in finding out more about grant funding and whether this suits your community group/voluntary organisation. You would also benefit from having some experience with navigating the internet using your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC, although this is not essential. If you would like to brush up on your internet skills first, talk to one of our friendly members of staff about our wide range of digital skills courses.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You might find it useful to bring your own smartphone or tablet along to the session to access the internet at certain points in the session. We do have some tablets available in our centre for you to use if you do not have your own. You might also find it helpful to bring a notebook and pen to make some notes to help with your learning.
What could I do next?
You can choose to complete some of our other Writing Successful Grant Funding Applications courses. In this pathway, you can learn how to search for grant funding, write the application and pull everything together. At the end of this session, your tutor will be able to provide further details about these additional courses.
Venue Details
Adult Learning GooleAdult Learning Centre, Pasture Road, Goole
DN14 6DP
01482 392844