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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-701 Finding and Writing Funding Applications (21 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Microsoft 365 to identify funding opportunities\, research community needs\, plan projects\, develop budgets\, write compelling funding applications and manage the submission process. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social entrepreneurs\, the course focuses on using Microsoft 365 applications including Word\, Excel\, Forms\, OneNote\, Teams\, Planner\, Lists\, SharePoint and Copilot to create a structured and efficient approach to funding and grant applications. \nDelegates will learn how to gather evidence\, demonstrate need\, define outcomes\, prepare realistic project budgets and present funding proposals that align with funder requirements. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to new and established charities\, CICs and community organisations. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity founders and trustees\nFundraising officers\nBid writers\nProject coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer managers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nSole traders delivering community projects\nAnyone responsible for applying for grants\, awards or social investment funding\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nIdentify funding opportunities aligned to their organisation’s objectives\nResearch and demonstrate community need\nDefine clear project aims\, objectives\, outputs and outcomes\nCreate realistic and fundable project budgets\nGather and organise supporting evidence\nUse Microsoft 365 tools to manage the bid-writing process\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and partners\nUse Microsoft Copilot responsibly to support funding applications\nProduce stronger\, evidence-based funding proposals\nCreate a plan for future funding opportunities\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft 365 online applications\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nHave basic keyboard and mouse skills\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\nPrevious experience of writing funding bids is not required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nFunding bid templates\nBudget templates\nProject planning templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/finding-and-writing-funding-applications-eqc-css-701/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
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