The Grant Writing Playbook: A Practical Masterclass
Led by JBR Consultancy
Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $285 (if you book by the 9th March) or full price $350
Struggling with grant applications? Want to turn rejections into successful funding?
Join Jodie Ryan from JBR Consultancy for a practical, hands-on masterclass designed to turn rejections into successful funding.
This is a practical, hands-on session perfect for not-for-profits, schools, community groups, artists, researchers, or small businesses looking to secure funding.
This isn't a lecture - it's a working session. You will walk away not just with knowledge, but with a complete Grant Writing Playbook: a physical toolkit of templates, checklists, and strategies you will use for every future application.
You Will Learn How To:
- Future-Proof Your Writing: How to use AI tools ethically and understand risks (without losing the human touch).
- Think Like an Assessor: Learn the "Golden Rules" of what gets funded (and what gets rejected).
- Build the Perfect Case: Use the "Logic Model" to prove your project works.
- Master the Budget: Stop guessing figures and build a fundable business case.
- Understand Risk Management: Master Risk Management matrices to prove you are a ‘safe pair of hands’.
- Write with Authority: Learn what to say (and what not to say).
- Understand the funding landscape and how to build relationships with funders.
- Master the "nuts and bolts" of the application process.
- Build a stronger case: Secure powerful letters of support and demonstrate sustainability.
Your Investment Includes:
- Personalised Training with a 25-year industry veteran.
- The Grant Writing Playbook: A comprehensive physical workbook and template guide.
- Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided
Strictly limited to 20 seats! Find out more and book your spot HERE
Contact Jodie on 0400 466 816 or email jodie@JBRConsultancy.com.au
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