Grant Lab 2026: Building Fundable Projects

Get your project ideas grant-ready with hands-on planning and expert tips at our in-person lab!

Update: Selection in Progress

This pilot cohort will include 7 selected organizations.

We are currently reviewing 15 applications.

Ready to take your ideas to the next level?

Join our Grant Lab and get hands-on support to craft a winning plan. This in-person session is perfect for organizations looking to sharpen their project ideas and boost their chances of landing that grant. Bring your creativity – we’re here to help you make your vision grant-ready!

What Organizations Will Gain

By the end of the lab, participating organizations will:

• Leave with a draft project plan framework they can adapt for future grant applications
• Gain a clearer understanding of funder expectations and decision-making
• Strengthen internal clarity around project intent, scope, and readiness
• Learn alongside peers navigating similar organizational challenges

Who This Lab Is For

• Non-profit and charitable organizations
• Social enterprises
• Impact-driven organizations (non-profit or for-profit)

Organizations should register 1–2 representatives who are directly involved in project planning or funding applications.

Registration

Participation is confirmed through a short application process.

Registration is organization-based, not individual. Each organization must identify the representative(s) who will attend both mornings.

This is a focused cohort of 7 organizations, intentionally small to ensure close support, meaningful engagement, and hands-on work.

If demand exceeds capacity, a waitlist will be maintained and used to inform future sessions.

Confirmed organizations will be notified by email.

Application Questions

Please be prepared to provide:

• Organization name
• Name and role of participant(s) (1–2 people)
• A brief description of the project you would like to develop during the lab
• Why this project is important for your organization at this stage
• When do you expect to implement this project?

Expectations

• The same participants are expected to attend both mornings
• Participants should come prepared to actively work on a real project
• If an organization can no longer attend after confirmation, timely notice is expected so the space can be offered to another group

Developed Through

Community Development – Greater Miramichi Service Commission (GMSC)
In collaboration with the Regional Resiliency Network – Region 5

Questions

For questions about the lab or the application process, please contact:
community@gmsc.ca | 506-251-1140