Master grant writing for non-profits—funding searches, needs statements, goals, and evaluation.
Learn how to navigate the full grant writing process—from finding opportunities to completing a polished, fundable proposal. This course is designed for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their grant writing skills through clear guidance, practical examples, and hands-on assignments that build confidence and real-world ability.
What you’ll learn
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities -.
- Locate and utilize grant databases.
- Develop effective grant applications.
- Apply funder insights and best practices.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Lecture 1: Organizational Description –> 1 lecture • 18min.
- Lecture 2: The Needs Statement –> 5 lectures • 19min.
- Lecture 3: Program Description –> 3 lectures • 30min.
- Lecture 4: Grant Evaluation –> 3 lectures • 11min.
- Lecture 5: Communicating with Grant Funders –> 3 lectures • 15min.
- Conclusion and Course Wrap Up –> 3 lectures • 6min.
Requirements
Learn how to navigate the full grant writing process—from finding opportunities to completing a polished, fundable proposal. This course is designed for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their grant writing skills through clear guidance, practical examples, and hands-on assignments that build confidence and real-world ability.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify and understand federal, private, and foundation grants
- Read and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Determine the best funding fit for your organization or project
- Write a clear, persuasive organizational description
- Develop a compelling needs statement supported by data and research
- Create S.M.A.R.T. goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes
- Plan for evaluation, sustainability, and budgeting
- Communicate effectively with funding agencies before, during, and after the award process
You’ll also:
- Hear directly from funders about what makes proposals stand out
- Complete step-by-step assignments that build into a full sample proposal ready for real-world use
- Gain insight into common grant trends, evaluation methods, and sustainability strategies
- Learn to apply these tools to nonprofit, community, and educational projects of all sizes and scopes
Perfect for nonprofit professionals, community leaders, or anyone wanting to gain a valuable, practical, and rewarding career-boosting skill in grant writing and proposal development.