Grant Writing for the Dojo

This meetup is a focused working session dedicated to finding, managing, and submitting grant opportunities for Hacker Dojo and community-led projects.

GOALS

1. Identify grant opportunities that align with Hacker Dojo's mission, programs, and initiatives.
2. Assign grant opportunities to volunteers, staff, or project leaders for research and proposal development.
3. Review grant requirements, proposal drafts, budgets, supporting materials, and submission readiness.
4. Submit high-quality grant applications on time and track outcomes.

## Typical Agenda

• Review active and upcoming grant opportunities
• Prioritize opportunities based on impact, eligibility, and deadlines
• Assign proposal owners and supporting contributors
• Discuss progress on in-flight applications
• Review drafts and provide feedback
• Confirm submission plans and deadlines
• Track submitted grants and follow-up actions

## Who Should Attend

• Grant writers
• Community organizers
• Startup founders
• Nonprofit leaders
• Program managers
• Volunteers interested in fundraising and proposal development

## Meeting Format

This is a collaborative working session focused on execution. Participants are encouraged to bring grant leads, draft materials, funding ideas, and updates on assigned applications. The objective is to move grants from discovery to submission through shared accountability and teamwork.