Win More Funding & Contracts: How to Respond to an RFP and Apply for a Grant

​Unlock new revenue and impact - whether you’re a business bidding on contracts or a nonprofit seeking grant funding. This hands-on workshop demystifies both processes and gives you the practical tools to craft strong, competitive submissions.

​You’ll learn how to find the right opportunities, interpret requirements, and build persuasive proposals - from responding to government or corporate RFPs to submitting winning grant applications.

​What you’ll learn

• ​How to find and qualify RFPs and grants that fit your goals

• ​How to read and decode solicitations (RFPs, NOFOs, guidelines)

• ​The core components of RFP responses (scope, approach, timeline, budget, compliance)

• ​The core components of grant applications (need statement, outcomes, work plan, budget & justification)

• ​How to write clear, goal-driven narratives that score well

• ​Budget basics for both bids and grants (realistic costs, match, indirects)

• ​Compliance checkpoints and attachments checklists

• ​Common mistakes that trigger rejections—and how to avoid them

​Who should attend

• ​Business owners & contractors pursuing government or corporate RFPs

• ​Nonprofits & community organizations applying for private or public grants

• ​Educators, artists, program leads, and entrepreneurs ready to fund programs, projects, or operations

​Walk away with

• ​A simple Opportunity Fit Scorecard to assess RFPs and grants

• ​A reusable proposal outline for RFPs and grants

• ​A checklist to keep every submission compliant and on time

​Bring a current opportunity if you have one - we’ll help you map your next steps.