Name: Grant Success: Starts Before Application
Start: 2026-08-26T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-26T16:30:00.000Z
Location: 2246 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado

Denver

Join Inspired Warrior Project and Soul Blossom for an educational, practical workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders, founders, community organizations, and mission-driven businesses become truly grant-ready.



Led by **Rebecca Ballast, Founder of Soul Blossom**, this workshop draws on her more than 25 years of experience in grant writing, grant review, and funding approvals. Rebecca will offer an inside look at what foundations and funders evaluate when reviewing applications, and why a strong mission alone is not enough to secure funding.



**During this workshop, you’ll learn:**

* What funders look for beyond the written application
* How to determine whether your organization is truly grant-ready
* The importance of clear programs, measurable outcomes, and demonstrated community impact
* How to create a realistic project budget and maintain accurate accounting and financial records
* What documents, policies, and organizational systems should be in place before applying
* How to research grants and identify opportunities aligned with your mission, population, and programming
* How to communicate your story, needs, goals, and funding request clearly
* Common mistakes that can weaken or disqualify an application
* How reporting, compliance, funder relationships, and long-term sustainability affect future opportunities

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the full grant process, practical steps for strengthening their organization, and greater confidence in pursuing aligned funding opportunities.



Whether you’re preparing to apply for your first grant or want to improve your current strategy, this workshop will help you build the foundation funders need to see, before the application ever reaches their desk.



**Your mission may open the door, but preparation, credibility, and measurable impact help secure the funding.**

Grant Success: Starts Before Application

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