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Grant Writing 101 For Creatives || Fashion Zone x GRANTED

Securing funding as a fashion, retail, or creative tech startup can feel overwhelming, especially when most grant platforms are built for deep-tech or SaaS founders. That leaves creative entrepreneurs spending countless hours searching for the right opportunities and struggling through complex applications instead of focusing on building their brands. In this session, GRANTED partnered with Fashion Zone to deliver a practical, tactical workshop designed specifically for creative founders and fashionpreneurs. Hosted by Justina Kanza, CEO of GRANTED, this session breaks down how fashion, retail, and creative tech startups can confidently access non-dilutive funding through grants and how AI can completely change the way applications are discovered and written. What you’ll learn in this session: 1. Grant Writing 101 for Creatives Understand how to position your fashion or retail startup for government and private funding. Learn what evaluators are really looking for and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection. 2. Live GRANTED Platform Demo See how the GRANTED AI-powered platform helps founders discover relevant grants, match opportunities based on their startup profile, and generate strong application drafts in minutes. 3. Funding Strategy for Creative Startups Learn how to identify hidden funding opportunities for sustainable materials, retail innovation, export growth, and more. 4. Q&A and Community Perks Gain clarity on your specific funding questions and learn about an exclusive 20% community discount for Fashion Zone members. Who this is for: Fashion Zone founders and alumni (pre-seed to seed stage) Creative, apparel, and retail tech entrepreneurs Founders looking for grants and non-dilutive capital without expensive consultants About GRANTED GRANTED is an AI-powered grant management platform helping founders find, write, and manage grants faster. Built to simplify funding access, it supports entrepreneurs with intelligent matching, application drafting, and deadline tracking in one place. If you’re building in fashion, retail, or creative tech and want to access funding without the overwhelm, this video is your starting point.

Get Grant-Ready: What Every Grant Seeker Should Do Before Applying

Many grant applications are rejected before they're seriously considered—not because the idea isn't good, but because the applicant wasn't prepared. This webinar is designed for founders, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and other grant seekers who want to improve their chances of securing funding. We'll cover the essential steps to take before submitting an application, from getting your documentation in order to demonstrating readiness and avoiding common pitfalls. What attendees will learn: - How to determine if your organization is truly grant-ready - The key documents and information you should prepare before applying - How to strengthen your credibility with funders through planning and proof of traction - Common mistakes that lead to avoidable rejections—and how to avoid them Who should attend: - Startup founders - Small business owners - Nonprofit leaders and teams - Entrepreneurs seeking non-dilutive funding - Anyone planning to apply for grants in the coming months - Existing and prospective GRANTED users

Finding Your Perfect Grant Match: Why Keywords Aren’t Enough

For any organization on the hunt for funding, the process often feels like a full-time job. You spend countless hours sifting through grant databases, using keyword searches that return hundreds of irrelevant results. It’s frustrating, inefficient, and often leads to a major question: how do you find the grants that are a true fit for […]

GRANTED Partners with SoloMama Launchpad | AI Grant Funding for Women Entrepreneurs in Canada

TORONTO, ON – August 05, 2025 – GRANTED Technologies Inc., an AI-powered platform dedicated to simplifying grant funding, today announced a strategic partnership with SoloMama Launchpad, a non-profit organization focused on empowering single mothers to launch and grow their own businesses. This collaboration will provide the SoloMama Launchpad community with cutting-edge technology to level the […]

GRANTED Announces Partnership with TMU’s Fashion Zone to Accelerate Funding for Creative and Retail Tech Startups

TORONTO, ON — April 2nd, 2026 — GRANTED Technologies Inc., the AI-powered grant discovery and writing co-pilot, is thrilled to announce a strategic community partnership with The Fashion Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Canada’s fastest-growing fashion and technology incubator. Because of the platform’s sector-agnostic capabilities, this partnership is also being amplified across TMU’s entire […]