GRANT WRITING
MADE EASY
We will find grant fundersÂ
who want to fund your programs. You'll have our personal support with the search.
We will write your grant proposal texts.
We will give you our step-by-step formula and we will teach you step by step.
We will create your project budget.
 You will learn how to build it and we will give you feedback.
Start getting grants!Â
To start winning grants you need to become a doer. We are here to help you.
Why should you learn how to get grant money?
Expand Access to Quality Montessori Education
Grants can fund a wide range of activities and Montessori programs. With grant funding, you can develop new projects, launch initiatives, and offer scholarships, making Montessori education more accessible to children and families.
Support Teacher Course & Professional Development
Grants provide funding for educator Course, workshops, and certification programs. This will help you and your team enhance your skills, improve classroom practices, and uphold the highest standards in Montessori pedagogy.
Enhance Learning Environments & Resources
Grants enable you to upgrade facilities, purchase authentic Montessori materials, invest in technology, and support community outreach. These resources will help you create the best possible learning environment for children.
Increase Financial Sustainability & Stability
Grants provide a reliable financial foundation and reduce dependence on tuition fees alone. This strengthens your Montessori program’s long-term sustainability and allows you to grow it, adapt to challenges, and plan for the future with confidence.
What’s in the Course?
you'll receive the following...
Benefit #1
The Grant Writing Formula which we use to write grants which win us money every time we apply.
Benefit #2
Benefit #3
Individual Help with Identifying Grant Money you can access and an open grant call which fits your needs.
Benefit #4
Finding Project Partners in the Course group with whom you can write your first grant application together.
Benefit #5
Practical Grant Writing Guidebook with step by step tasks which accompanies and complements the Course.
Benefit #6
Testimonials of our students
Dr. Lucio Varialle raised 60.000 €
“And now the only problem is how to spend the money…...I learned that finding money for what we care for is not impossible, and it changed my life. Now I know that sharing ideas and passions is really important.”
Roxana Paun raised 60.000 €
“Even though I thought I was incapable of writing a grant project, I got the money! I got the grant!… learned the step-by-step formula of how to write successful grant applications and after the training I wrote three grant applications.”
Indre Vitkuviene raised 103.000 €
“I was in the same situation that you are maybe. We had many financial struggles. …And then I decided to take the grant writing course. And we succeeded with 60.000 Eur. Yesterday we received another 53.000 Eur. This course changed our school life!”
Meet your trainers Mirka & Plamena
Plamena – Your Guide to the World of Grants
"Grants can feel overwhelming—so many rules, deadlines, and fine print. But that’s just the surface.
At the end of the day, grants are a tool. A tool to make things happen—to bring your ideas to life, one step at a time.
I’m Plamena, the Grants Coordinator at Montessori Institute Prague. I’ve written five large, successful grants, and right now, I oversee two exciting funded projects: The Bilingual Project and The Citizen of the world.
Since joining MIP, I’ve been on a mission to build a network of schools and Montessori organizations ready to co-write grant applications together. I know the process inside and out, and I want to make it as easy and stress-free as possible for you.
I have seen how grants changed my own professional path and brought it to a next level.
Let’s do this together.
With Mirka and myself guiding you, you won’t just learn about grants, I’ll be there with you through the process and beyond, so we can celebrate the joy of success together."
- Plamena
Mirka – Turning Grant Dreams into Reality
"I still remember it like it was today—the moment I found out we had received our biggest grant ever: 760,000 EUR. Yes, you read that right. A six-figure grant.
I sat in my car, screaming and crying, overwhelmed with disbelief and joy. It felt unreal. And in that moment, I made a decision: I would teach every Montessorian who wants grant money exactly how to do this.
That’s why I created this course, together with my colleague Plamena. You need to learn how to secure grants for your Montessori work. And I am here to help you make it happen."
- Mirka
 Grant Writing Made Easy Course Modules
01
introduction to grants
✔ Learn the grant language – Understand key terminology to navigate the grant-writing process effectively.
✔ Discover how grant money can support your Montessori program – Learn how grants can provide resources for expansion, materials, and accessibility.
✔ Assess your grant readiness – Determine if your organization meets the basic criteria to apply for funding.
✔ Find your first grant funder – Research and identify potential funders whose priorities align with your program’s needs.
✔ Take the first step – Identify a relevant grant opportunity and begin preparing your first application.
02
the art of writing grants
✔ Master grant research techniques – Learn how to research a grant call, identify key details and assess if a funder is a good fit for your Montessori program.
✔ Develop strong grant writing skills – Discover practical strategies to write clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals that capture funders’ attention and improve your chances of success.
✔  Create a writing schedule – Plan your grant writing process in a structured way to ensure you meet deadlines and achieve quality and clarity in your application.
✔ Use storytelling to strengthen your proposal – Learn how to communicate your vision and project impact in a compelling way that resonates emotionally with grant evaluators.
✔ Demonstrate project impact – Develop a clear explanation of how your project will create positive change, proving to funders that their investment will lead to meaningful improvements in education and society.
03
build your grant proposal
✔ Create your grant proposal – Learn the essential components of a grant proposal and how to organize them to tell a compelling story that resonates with funders.
✔ Set SMART goals for your project – Develop Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound project goals using a structured approach to strengthen your application.
✔ Formulate your project idea – Use downloadable templates to refine your initial concept and ensure your proposal is clear and impactful.
✔ Conduct a strong needs analysis – Research and articulate the problem your project addresses, providing a clear, evidence-based rationale to justify funding.
✔ Create a detailed project budget – Learn how to categorize project costs (direct vs. indirect expenses), justify funding needs, and build a transparent, well-organized budget.
✔ Apply the 9P’s Framework for grant success – Verify all your work through a proven grant-writing methodology developed by us at Montessori Institute Prague that has successfully secured us over €2.3M in funding.
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