With many funders only able to award a grant to 1 in 10 applicants, your application needs to stand out

This will be an interactive online course, with practical tools and tips that you can take away and use in your current grant applications straight away. Please come prepared to actively engage in the training exercises.

This course is at an intermediate level, suitable to those relatively new to fundraising and with some experience - who want to develop, refresh, or improve their skills.

Course fees: £15 for non-profit organisations, or £35 for public and private organisations.

  • Learn how to improve your chances of securing grants from smaller local and national grant makers, focussing on smaller funds (under £10,000)

  • Learn the skills on how to research, plan and prepare your grant application

  • Learn the six things you should be including in every application as part of your case for support

Learning outcomes

By the end of the this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the key characteristics of strong applications

  • Understand the common reasons for rejection of applications

  • Understand the six things you should include in every application and have drafted out skeleton answers for your organisation or project

About the trainer

Kate Newton

Kate Newton is an inspirational trainer and has over 12 years of experience supporting hundreds of organisations to get started on their fundraising journey, securing successful funding and thrive.