INTRO TO GRANT WINNING! For-Profits, Non-Profits & Individuals...

ABOUT THE SESSION: Even when the government shuts down, our communities don’t. This powerful, solutions-driven session invites change agents, business leaders, and innovators to explore how we can continue funding what matters most — people, purpose, and progress. Participants will learn how to unlock funding that fuels community programs, small businesses, and social enterprises. Designed for emerging startups and grassroots organizations, this event blends learning with action, featuring real-time resource sharing, funding strategies, and FREE grant writing support.

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Chandra G. Pitts is the founding President & CEO of a global, multi-million dollar, non-profit organization. A 3X Obama Foundation grantee, she has 15 years of grant writing experience as founder of a thriving non-profit; and, most recently, secured a nationally competitive multi-million dollar grant to open Delaware's fistst community-based Urban Wellness Center of its kind.

As the sole grant writer, Chandra's winning portfolio includes over $20 million in grant awards, including $4.3 million in federal funding for her successful for-profit business; Her expertise lies in blending high-impact storytelling with data-driven strategy to inspire systems change and sustainable success.

A highly sught after speaker and development consultant, Chandra was named among Delaware's Most Influential People in 2021 and 2025! Click to see her full bio at www.iamthevillage.org.

TAKE AWAYS:

• How to Research and Find Grant Funding
• Sample Winning Proposals
• Step-By-Step Grant Writing Basics
• Compelling Storytelling Skills
• Grant Writing in the age of AI
• Resource Sharing – Need an office, program space, creators studio, or a ghost kitchen? Learn about collaborative community spaces all designed to strengthen local economic ecosystems and build collective resilience.

Very limited slots available for highly interactive, personalized training. Complete your registration and we hope to see you soon!