Introduction to Writing Grant Applications - 19th April 2016
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Ideal for community and voluntary organisations who are new to applying for grant funding. Let us take you through the steps to help you ensure you have success with your grant bids.
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 bids 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 writing 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 Heidi Bibby - Development Officer at CVS Cheshire East. Heidi has a number of years experience in the voluntary sector and is part of our Development Team helping groups to find funding and submit successful applications.

*Please note that although the session is free for members non attendance without 3 working days' notice of cancellation will result a £20 administration fee being invoiced to your organisation. Non-members - non attendance without 3 working days' notice of cancellation will result in the full course fee being invoiced to your organisation.*

If there are any queries about this or any other training course please contact Heidi Bibby, Learning & Development Officer on 01270 211545 or email: Heidi.Bibby@cvsce.org.uk

Safeguarding our Learners: CVS Cheshire East is committed to safeguarding all vulnerable adults. 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 Caroline O'Brien, Chief Officer on 07792 754904.For more information please ask for a copy of our Adults Safeguarding Policy.

 

When
19th April, 2016 from 10:00 AM to  1:00 PM
Location
CVS Cheshire East
Ashton House
1a Gatefield Street
Crewe, CW1 2JP
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Contact
Phone: 01270 763100
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Course Fee(s)
CVS Cheshire East Members £0.00
Non-Members £35.00