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Grant Writing Meetup: Collaboration and Accountability

A three-panel image showing a person typing on a laptop with the word "GRANT" on the screen, a row of blocks that spell "Grant Writing" atop stacks of coins, and two people working together at a desk with notebooks and pens.

Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ and minors 13+ with Guardian Supervision
Meetup

Instructor: Laurel Lyngklip


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Are you staring at a blank grant application and wishing for a bit of company? Whether you are drafting a proposal for professional use or personal projects, this is your space. We are skipping the formal lectures and focusing on a productive, collaborative environment where you can find the structure and support you need to get the job done.

What to Expect

This is a dedicated work session for folks currently in the process of seeking or writing grants. We provide the tables and the quiet accountability to help you stay on track. While this is not an instructional class on how to write grants, it is a great place to bounce ideas off other writers, share resources, and make real progress on your applications alongside peers who understand the hustle.

What to Bring

  • Your Laptop: Or any notebooks and materials you need for your specific application.
  • Current Projects: Bring the grant you are currently working on or the ones you are researching.
  • A Spark of Focus: We provide the space, you provide the momentum!

Who Should Join

This meetup is for anyone actively seeking grants for professional development or personal creative endeavors. If you have the "what" and just need the "when" and "where" to write it, you belong here.

Important Details

  • Cost: Free and open to the community.
  • RSVP: Please sign up in advance so we can ensure enough table space for everyone.
  • Age Note: Makers aged 13 to 17 are welcome with parental or guardian supervision.
When
Sunday April 5th, 2026 from  1:30 PM to  3:30 PM
Location
Main Space @ MakeHaven
770 Chapel St
Lower Level, via back elevator or stairs
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
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