Applying for external funding is starting to become a part of most job roles. Approaching a business, individual or pot of funding for a project or service can be confusing because the application process, relationships and remit is often different every time. Locally you might be applying for a community grant or nationally you may be applying to a subcontractor to deliver elements of a service. Being aware of what funding opportunities are out there and how to apply for them can be a useful additional skill to most job roles.
Learning the rules of successful fund-raising is a key outcome ...