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.