This free workshop is designed to support 2SLGBTQ+ artists in navigating the world of grants with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re applying for the first time or looking to strengthen your success rate, this session breaks down the essentials of grant writing in an accessible, community-centred way.

Participants will learn how to find relevant funding opportunities, understand what funders are really looking for, and craft compelling project descriptions, artist statements, and budgets. The class also explores how to authentically tell your story while aligning with grant criteria, without compromising your voice or identity.

Grounded in equity and lived experience, this workshop creates space to demystify systems that can often feel gatekept or overwhelming. You’ll leave with practical tools, sample language, and strategies you can immediately apply to your next application.

Open to artists across disciplines and career stages. No prior grant writing experience required.