Grant Writing Workshop for Churches
Upcoming Workshop
Learn how to find, prepare for, and apply for grants that can help fund your church’s ministry, outreach programs, community initiatives, and special projects. This hands-on workshop will provide practical strategies, funding resources, proposal-writing tips, and ready-to-use templates designed specifically for churches and faith-based organizations. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to strengthen your funding efforts, you'll leave with the tools and confidence to pursue grant opportunities successfully.
Our next workshop is Saturday, August 8 from 9:30AM-12:45PM. This workshop is in-person and will be hosted at: 735 Reading Road in Mason, OH 45040
The registration is fee is $35.oo per attendee.
What Sets Our Workshops Apart
Real-World Grant Success
Gain insights from proven experience securing funding for youth development, mental health, education, and community outreach programs. The training is built on practical lessons learned from successful grant applications, not just theory.
Ready-to-Use Tools & Templates
Walk away with grant-writing templates, budget worksheets, funding research resources, and proposal examples that you can immediately use to strengthen your church's grant readiness and funding efforts.
Beyond Grant Writing: Building Fundable Programs
Many organizations focus only on writing grants, but funders invest in strong programs. Learn how to design impactful initiatives, measure outcomes, tell compelling stories, and position your ministry for long-term funding success.
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Live Grant Writing Training
Interactive instruction covering grant readiness, funding research, proposal development, budgets, and submission strategies tailored for churches and faith-based organizations.
Grant Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your organization's strengths and identify areas that need improvement before applying for funding.
Grant Research Resources
Access to funding databases, foundation directories, and tools to help you locate grant opportunities aligned with your mission.
Templates & Samples
Receive proposal templates, budget worksheets, logic models, letters of inquiry, and sample grant narratives you can customize for your organization.
Grant Toolkit
A digital resource package containing checklists, worksheets, funding trackers, and application planning tools.
Q&A Session
Get answers to your specific questions about church funding, eligibility, program development, and grant applications.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate recognizing your participation in the training.
Bonus: 30-Day Resource Access
Continue learning after the workshop with access to workshop materials, recordings (if applicable), and additional funding resources.
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9:30 AM – Welcome & Introductions
Meet the instructor and participants
Workshop overview and objectives
Common myths about church grants
10:00 AM – Understanding Grant Funding
Types of grants available to churches
Faith-based funding opportunities
What funders look for in applicants
Grant eligibility and compliance
10:30 AM – Becoming Grant Ready
Organizational documents checklist
Budgets, financials, and reporting requirements
Building fundable programs
Measuring impact and outcomes
10:45 AM – Finding the Right Grants
Research tools and databases
Foundation, corporate, and government grants
Matching opportunities to your mission
Avoiding common research mistakes
11:15 AM – Writing a Winning Proposal
Crafting a compelling need statement
Developing goals and objectives
Program descriptions and outcomes
Telling your organization's story
11:45 AM – Grant Budgeting Made Simple
Creating a grant budget
Budget narratives
Allowable and unallowable expenses
Budget examples and templates
12:00 PM – Hands-On Grant Writing Activity
Review a sample application
Begin drafting key proposal sections
Small group discussion and feedback
12:30 PM – Q&A and Next Steps
Open discussion
Resources and funding opportunities
Action plan for participants
12:45 PM – Workshop Conclusion
Distribution of templates and toolkit
Certificate presentation
Networking and follow-up opportunities
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Register
Secure your spot online and receive confirmation along with details about the workshop, materials, and how to prepare.
Attend the Training
Participate in an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for churches and faith-based organizations. Learn proven strategies for finding, preparing for, and applying for grants.
Access Resources
Receive templates, worksheets, grant research tools, and other resources that you can immediately use to strengthen your funding efforts.
Take Action
Leave with a personalized plan, practical tools, and the confidence to begin pursuing grant opportunities that support your ministry and community impact.