Write It, Win It: Grant Writing Skills for Community Volunteers - Session 1

Write It, Win It: Grant Writing Skills for Community Volunteers

Ready to bring more funding into the causes you care about? We’re excited to invite you to our free online Grant Writing Workshop Series which will give volunteers and volunteer managers the confidence and practical skills to find the right grants and write applications that truly stand out. Across two 90-minute engaging sessions, you’ll learn how to match your ideas with the right funders, tell a compelling story, build a clear case for support, and prepare strong, realistic budgets. Whether you’re brand new to grants or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll walk away from engaging and interactive online sessions feeling empowered, informed and ready to take action.

About Kylie

Kylie Fergusen is a qualified social worker, therapist, community development specialist and educator. With formal qualifications from Oxford (UK), Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and the University of New England (NSW), she has spent the past 35 years working alongside communities in Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Fiji, Cambodia and Chile, supporting wellbeing, building capacity and contributing to a range of publications.

Content over the two sessions

• What is a grant – different types and what type is most helpful for you?

• Being clear about why you want to apply for one. Does the grant’s purpose strongly match ? Does it meet your organisation’s strategic goals or purpose?

• Pros and cons of receiving grants – what it means for you and your organisation

• Understanding funding criteria and eligibility

• How to make your grant application stand out from the crowd - -writing a clear and compelling grant with clarity, evidence and personalised story telling

• Budget preparation, reporting and acquittals

• Grant writing practice

Janta Loven – Write It, Win It: Grant Writing Skills (Session 1 of 2)

• Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026

• Time: 10:30am–12:00pm

• Format: Online

Janta Loven – Write It, Win It: Grant Writing Skills (Session 2 of 2)

• Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

• Time: 10:30am–12:00pm

• Format: Online

This is a FREE ONLINE EVENT. 

Registration: Please register via this Humanatix event. You’ll receive a reminder email 3 days before the session with the link to join the online training.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Email: info@janteloven.org