Module 1: From Blank Page to Funded Application
Welcome to the only module you need. This course walks you through every stage of a grant application — from understanding the funding landscape to submitting a polished, reviewer-ready draft.
Your Journey
You'll work through a complete grant application, building each section as you go. By the end, you'll have a finished draft and the reusable templates to do it again for any future RFP.
What You'll Learn
| Lesson | Skill | What You'll Produce |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Introduction | Clear picture of your organization's grant readiness |
| 1.2 | Deconstructing the RFP | Annotated RFP with scoring criteria mapped |
| 1.3 | The Needs Statement | Data-backed needs statement with beneficiary stories |
| 1.4 | Program Design & Budget | Logic model and line-item budget with justifications |
| 1.5 | Outcomes Narrative | Impact narrative connecting activities to results |
| 1.6 | Assembly & Review | Complete draft, AI-reviewed and revised |
| 1.7 | Wrap-up | Reusable toolkit and templates for future grants |
How to Take This Module
- Open the Claude desktop app
- Make sure you've selected the course folder
- Say "start lesson 1.1" to begin
- Follow along as Claude teaches you interactively
Each lesson builds on the previous one. By the end, you'll have:
- Decoded an RFP and identified what the funder really wants
- Written a needs statement that makes reviewers feel the urgency
- Designed a program with a clear theory of change
- Built a budget that passes scrutiny
- Crafted an outcomes narrative backed by real numbers
- Assembled and reviewed a complete application
Time Commitment
- Total time: 2-3 hours
- Per lesson: 15-25 minutes
- Flexible: Stop and resume anytime
Ready? Open Claude and say "start lesson 1.1"!