Grant Writing Course

Program Overview

The Grant Writing course is designed for professionals seeking to develop the skills necessary to create compelling and competitive grant proposals. Whether new to grant writing or looking to refine your expertise, this course will guide you through the entire process—from identifying funding opportunities to crafting well-structured proposals that align with funders’ goals. Participants will gain practical insights into the elements of effective grant proposals, budget justification, and strategies for securing funding.
 

This course is ideal for public managers, nonprofit professionals, educators, and individuals responsible for grant acquisition and management within their organizations.

Course Objectives

Participants will leave the course with the knowledge and confidence to pursue grant funding successfully.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of grantsmanship and the key components of a successful proposal.
• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities from federal, state, and private sources.
• Develop a compelling problem statement supported by relevant data.
• Define clear, measurable goals and objectives that align with funding priorities.
• Structure a proposal using the Proposal Pyramid framework, including tasks, budget, staffing, and evaluation methodology.
• Ensure logical connectivity among proposal sections to strengthen the application.
• Learn best practices for writing concise, persuasive, and funder-focused proposals.
• Avoid common pitfalls in grant writing and navigate post-award responsibilities.