Small Business Grant Writing Mastery (Online)

Funding Your Future: North Carolina Small Business Grant Writing Mastery

Most small business owners assume grants are only for non-profits. They’re missing out on millions.

Finding and winning grant money isn't a lottery—it’s a strategy. Led by a veteran professional grant writer who has secured over $5 million in successful funding, this high-impact workshop strips away the guesswork. You will learn the exact frameworks used to win hyper-competitive awards, specifically tailored to the unique funding ecosystem right here in North Carolina.

What You’ll Master:

• The NC Funding Roadmap: Where to find state-specific, regional, and national small business grants that match your industry.
• The "Winning Narrative" Blueprint: How to tell your business story in a way that checks every box for grant reviewers and stands out in a crowded stack.
• The Audit-Proof Application: How to align your business data, budgets, and project goals so you look like a zero-risk investment to funders.
• Common Pitfalls That Disqualify: The small, easily missed technical mistakes that cause 80% of small business grants to get rejected before they are even read.

The Bottom Line:
Grant money is non-dilutive funding—meaning you get capital to grow and innovate without giving up a single piece of your equity or taking on debt. If you are ready to stop leaving free money on the table, this workshop will give you the practical toolkit to write applications that win.

This webinar is presented as part of the SSBCI TA Program.
The SSBCI TA Program is administered by the SBTDC on behalf of the NC Rural Center and the NC Department of Commerce.

NOTE:

• Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend.
• All webinar attendees must be real individuals. The use of AI bots or automated scripts to join, interact, or engage in discussions is strictly prohibited and will be removed if and when identified.
• This webinar is presented via the Zoom platform. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC), you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the webinar. In order to receive the handouts from the workshop, you must stay on the call the entire time and use the same email address that you used to register for the event.