This sequence of workshops can be accessed for free by staff and volunteers of Volunteer Ottawa members. Find out how to access this learning opportunity at no additional cost by heading to the “How to Register” section below.

Every year, millions of dollars in grants are made available to Canadian non-profits and charities. Yet grant-writing and applying for grants are often intimidating processes for non-profit staff and community leaders.  This workshop aims at making effective grant writing more accessible to staff working on proposals and other funding applications.

Learning outcomes

• Gain insights into what makes an effective funding application
• Explore the elements that make a grant application compelling
• Practice articulating the unique value of your project and organization
• Acquire an understanding of the significance of data and performance indicators in funding proposals

Who should attend?

• Non-profit staff or volunteers involved in writing grants or supervises individuals involved in writing grants

How to register?

For Volunteer Ottawa Members

Click “Join this event” at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to register. 

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Staff and volunteers affiliated with Volunteer Ottawa (VO) member organizations can register and attend this workshop for free (Max. 2 staff/volunteers per member organization per workshop).  Not sure if your organisation is a VO member? Check the directory here: https://volunteerottawa.ca/member-directory/

For NON-Volunteer Ottawa Members

Click “Join this event” at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to register.

What to Bring

This is a live online session so please attend with the capability to participate through the Zoom platform.

Instructor

Tais McNeill is the Manager, Grants at the Ottawa Community Foundation, where he has been since 2014.

Tais is responsible for coordinating the Community Grants Program, supporting the work of the Grants Committee, and the Foundation’s strategic grant making initiatives. As a member of the Community Engagement Team, Tais has also sat on review committees for United Way Ottawa, supported the work of the Community Development Framework, and has served as an instructor on grant proposal writing with Volunteer Ottawa.

Before joining the Foundation, Tais worked at Causeway Work Centre where he helped set up a social enterprise dedicated to providing supportive employment.

A native of Chelsea, Quebec, Tais can usually be found hiking, skiing in Gatineau Park, or working on home renovation projects during his free time.

Cancellation Policy

Learn more about what to expect after registrations and cancellations here.

Contact Information

E-mail: [email protected]