TNGS Services & Workshops
Training New Grant Seekers — Coaching That Gets Nonprofits Funded
Every TNGS service is built around one goal: helping your organization write stronger proposals and win more grants. Choose the format that fits where you are right now.
Grant Writing Coaching
One-on-one guidance from first draft to final submission.
Personalized coaching sessions that walk you through every stage of the grant writing process. Whether you're starting from scratch or stuck on a specific section, we work through it together — in-person, at your pace, on your timeline, at your place (if local to SWFL)
- Funder research and prospect list development
- Proposal structure and outline review
- Narrative coaching and line-by-line feedback
- Budget justification guidance
- Submission checklist and final review
Single Session
90-minute deep dive on one proposal or challenge
3-Session Package
Most popularBest for first-time applicants building from scratch using a curriculum-style strategy.
6-Session Package
Full proposal development from research to submission
Proposal Review & Critique
Expert eyes on your draft before it goes to the funder.
Submit your completed or near-complete draft and receive a detailed written critique with specific, actionable feedback. Know exactly what to strengthen — and why — before you hit submit.
- Line-by-line written feedback
- Scoring rubric analysis against funder criteria
- Competitive positioning review
- Revision priority recommendations
- 30-minute follow-up Q&A call
Standard Review
Proposals up to 10 pages — 5 business day turnaround
Rush Review
Most popularProposals up to 10 pages — 48-hour turnaround
Extended Review
Proposals 11–25 pages — 7 business day turnaround
Workshop Training
Build your team's grant-writing capacity in a single day.
Intensive in-person workshops for nonprofit teams across Southwest Florida. Walk away with a shared process, practical tools, and a draft proposal your team built together. Available as half-day or full-day formats.
- Half-day (4 hrs) or full-day (7 hrs) formats
- Funder research and prospect database walkthrough
- Live proposal drafting with team exercises
- Needs statement and narrative frameworks
- Take-home resource kit for every participant
Half-Day Workshop
Up to 12 participants — Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, or Bonita Springs
Full-Day Workshop
Most popularUp to 12 participants — includes lunch break and materials
Public Workshop Seat
Individual seat at a scheduled SW Florida workshop
Grant Strategy Consulting
A 12-month funding roadmap built around your mission.
For organizations ready to build a serious, sustainable grant program. We assess your current capacity, identify the right funders, and create a prioritized grant calendar — so your team always knows what to apply for and when.
- Organizational grant-readiness assessment
- Funder landscape analysis for your mission area
- 12-month grant calendar with priority targets
- Proposal template library for your top funders
- Quarterly check-in sessions (3 months included)
Strategy Session
Single 2-hour planning session with written summary
Full Strategy Package
Most popularComplete roadmap, calendar, and 3-month follow-up support
Not Sure Where to Start?
The first conversation is free. Tell Training New Grant Seekers (TNGS) about your organization and your funding goals — we'll point you toward the service that makes the most sense.