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…