PRRD to offer free grant writing sessions in June

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will be offering free grant-writing sessions in June. 

According to a press release by the PRRD on May 27th, the grant writing sessions are part of the PRRD’s Grant Writer Services Program, which is delivered through Clear Course in partnership with the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). 

The sessions are intended to support community groups in developing stronger and more competitive funding applications. 

The release said that since the program’s launch in 2021, Clear Course has helped 118 community groups in the Peace Region secure over $11.7 million in funding. 

Brad Sperling, PRRD’s board chair, said: “The results speak for themselves; more than $11 million secured for 118 community groups shows what is possible when organizations have the right support.” 

“These sessions are about ensuring even more groups across the region have the tools and confidence to access funding and turn their ideas into reality.” 

The sessions are open to community groups within the PRRD and provide practical guidance on identifying funding opportunities and preparing successful grant proposals. 

There are two opportunities available for interested people: 

• Introductory information sessions, two 90-minute online sessions, will provide an overview of how grants work, how to search for funding opportunities, how to ensure projects are grant-ready and how to access the PRRD’s grant writing services. 
• Advanced workshop on how to write a successful grant proposal, which is a more in-depth, three-hour online workshop. 

The introductory sessions are available on June 9th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and on June 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The advanced workshop is available on June 11th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Those who would like to attend the advanced workshop must have prior grant writing experience or have completed the introductory session, the release said. 

The workshop will also cover proposal guidelines, demonstrating need, required documentation and budget development. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions as well. 

All sessions will be delivered online via Zoom, and access details will be provided upon registration. 

The release encourages participants to join early if they are not familiar with the platform, and phone attendance options are also available. 

For more information or to register, community groups can visit prrd.bc.ca/GrantWriter or contact the Grant Writing Services team at grantwriter@prrd.bc.ca.