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 3rd run of Grant Writing For Success is going to be held on 5 March 2026 from 9am to 5pm. 

Venue location: 

  • Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601 (Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar)
Course Fees
Course Fees 

Course Fees: $520

Subsidies You Can Apply for:

Past participants have successfully applied for and received the NCSS Charities Capability Fund – Training Grant (CCF), covering up to 80% of the course fee. 

Note: You need to apply at least a month before the course starts as the approval takes a while. Please apply to the grant here.

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.

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