Grant Writing for Success

Unlock the secrets to successful grant writing. Join us and turn your proposals into funding opportunities. 

This workshop is designed to help participants develop strong, persuasive grant applications that clearly communicate their mission, demonstrate measurable impact, and align with the priorities and expectations of grantmakers. Whether you are new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this session provides practical guidance and real-world strategies to improve your chances of funding success.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the grant funding landscape works, from identifying the right opportunities to submitting competitive proposals. The workshop emphasizes clarity, storytelling, and strategic alignment, helping you present your organization’s work in a way that resonates with funders.

Course Highlights:

  • Overview of Grant Cycles
    Learn how grant cycles work, including timelines, common requirements, and key decision points. Understand where your organization fits within the cycle and how to plan ahead for deadlines and reporting expectations.

  • Deciphering Grantmakers
    Explore how to research and evaluate potential funders, interpret funding priorities, and assess fit. This section focuses on understanding what grantmakers are really looking for and how to tailor your approach accordingly.

  • Crafting Compelling Proposals
    Develop the skills to write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals. Topics include framing your need, articulating goals and outcomes, building a strong narrative, and aligning your proposal with funder guidelines.

  • Hands-on Practice and Feedback
    Apply what you learn through practical exercises and real-world examples. Participants will have opportunities to draft or refine proposal components and receive constructive feedback to strengthen their work.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

  1. Understand the 6Rs of Grant Writing and their significance
  2. Craft compelling grant proposals with structured problem statements 
  3. Learn the 5W2H Framework and the Value Proposition Framework
  4. Learn differentiating factors to value-add their proposals
  5. Understand the nine types of impact risk
  6. Use the frameworks to enhance their grant proposals 

Here’s what past participants have said about the course!

Past runs of our workshop has yielded overwhelmingly positive feedback: 

  • 100% of respondents said that the workshop(s) met some or all of their learning needs.

  • 96.7% of respondents said that they would recommend the workshop(s) to others.

This was what they had to say:

  • “The mentors, with their years of experience and expertise, offered invaluable insights and guidance that I’m eager to apply. The collaborative atmosphere and engaging discussions made for a truly enriching experience.” — Attendee from a humanitarian organisation

  • “It was really reassuring to see that I’m not alone, and hearing how others have overcome similar challenges was refreshing […] I’m walking away with new ideas and the confidence to keep going.” — Attendee from an IPC non-profit organisation

  • “What I really appreciated was hearing how other charities do fundraising and donor engagement, and learning about the meaningful work they do.” — Attendee from an IPC organisation

Upcoming Dates

  • The 4th run of Grant Writing For Success is going to be held on 28 May 2026 , (9am-5pm)

Venue location: 

  • Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601 (Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar)
Meet Your Facilitators!

Ms. Yap Su-Yin is a veteran nonprofit board director with deep sector knowledge, having served as CEO for a grant maker and Executive Director for University Advancement. She was awarded the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award (Leader of Good) 2023 for her contributions to Singapore’s social sector.

Ms. Pauline Tan is the Principal Consultant of Soristic, a social impact consultancy. She has conducted various philanthropic research as well as supported grant administration for a philanthropic organisation.

Fees and Funding Support

Course Fees:

Registration Option Course Fee (nett) (Food and Refreshments are provided)
Individual – No Funding $600
Individual – 80% CCF Funding
[SG Citizen/ SG PR] 		$120
Individual – 60% CCF Funding
[EP/SP/WP]* 		$240

*EP/SP/WP holders must have one year of remaining EP/SP/Work Permit Validity at the point of application.

PR – Permanent Resident, EP – Employment Pass, SP – S Pass, WP – Work

Funding Support:

The workshop is pre-approved under the Charities Capability Fund (CCF) Training Fund.

Eligible participants (exempt and registered charities, as well as Institutions of a Public Character (IPC)) may receive up to 80% course fee support under the CCF Training Grant and will only be required to pay subsidised course fee (i.e., after CCF funding) directly to Soristic. Soristic will manage the claims process with the CCF Secretariat on behalf of participants.

Important: Participants who do not meet the programme’s completion requirements will lose CCF grant eligibility. Soristic will invoice the participant for the balance of the course fees in such cases.

About CCF Training Grant

The CCF Training Grant provides co-funding for local training courses that helps charities.

  • CCF pre-approval period: 7 April 2026 – 5 April 2027
  • Pre-approved programme: Grant Writing for Success

Eligibility criteria for CCF Training Grant Applicants must be:

  • Charity Staff with an official designation and at least 6 months of service.
  • EP/SP/WP holders must have one year of remaining EP/SP/Work Permit validity at the point of application.
  • From exempt registered charities and IPCs, visit the Charity Portal (www.charities.gov.sg) to check on the charity status of the organisation.
 

To receive the grant disbursement, applicants must:

  • Complete 75% of the workshop
  • Pass Assessment
  • Have their application approved by CCF Secretariat 
  • Take digital attendance using SingPass 
Register For the Course