The programme is free for voluntary sector groups and charities working in Lincolnshire who are looking to begin applying for grants or improve their success rate.
It consists of 3 workshops which will be delivered over 5 half day sessions virtually on Zoom.
Groups can attend any of the five sessions depending on what stage they are in their funding process.

The programme starts on Tuesday 7th February 2023, running for 5 consecutive Tuesdays until Tuesday 7th March 2023.
Details of the full programme are below:
Workshop 1: Getting Your Organisation Ready for Grant Funding / Knowing Your Beneficiaries
Tues. 7th February 2023 at 10am – 1pm (Session 1)
Aims: To ensure your group has the correct policies and procedures in place: a good project idea, an understanding of the funding process, general evidence on beneficiaries, an understanding of funder requirements and how grant funding fits into the funding strategy.
Workshop 2: Evidencing Need and Identifying Funding Sources

Tues. 14th February & Wed. 21st February 2023 at 10am – 1pm (Sessions 2 & 3)
Aims: To be able to prepare a fully costed-out plan, using evidence from a variety of sources, evidenced, using input from your beneficiaries and the whole team. To have funding sources identified and shortlisted and a ongoing process defined for selecting funds to apply for.

Workshop 3: Proving Outcomes and Writing a Successful Bid
Tues 28th February & Tues 7th March 2023 at 10am – 1pm (Sessions 4 & 5)
Aims: To be funding ready, with evidence suitable for funders needs and a team who are confident in their ability to write a successful funding bid and meet your funding requirements for the next 2-3 years.