Our GRANTfinder training course combines a hands-on approach with presentations. You’ll learn every aspect of the database and how to improve your funding searches for the most relevant results.
Our customers say:
"It provided me with the information to carry out more refined searches that will save me time and energy."
Pat Royle-Evatt, Wakefield MDC
"Very good and well-paced so took information in and now feel confident will be able to navigate the site with success."
Caron Boulghassoul, Groundwork Greater Nottingham
What will the day look like?
Download an example agenda for our bid writing course.
Example Agenda
- Introduction to the course
- Identifying Funding for Your Projects - covering the principles of the GRANTfinder Project Search, including how to: choose the most relevant project activities; set up a location group unique to your area; edit search results; and produce a final report of funding opportunities
- Individual work on case studies
- Other ways to search GRANTfinder - using the Organisation and Text Search functions
- Accessing the GRANTfinder Reference Library - containing special features, including: how to successfully secure funding; preparing a business plan; and setting up a voluntary or community group
- Accessing Saved Searches and Funding Portfolios
- Have a Go - practise running a variety of searches on GRANTfinder
- Maintaining a Watching Brief over Funding Changes - learn how to keep up-to-date with new funding opportunities and upcoming deadlines through our Deadlines Database, News Alert service, Auto Update Notifications and Customisable Update Bulletin