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Grant Writing for Nonprofits Best Practices
Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations online course
This grant writing course offered online covers essential skills such as researching grant opportunities, writing proposals, and crafting Letters of Inquiry (LOI), alongside budget preparation for both Foundation Grants and Corporate Grants.
This course is ideal for beginner or intermediate grant writers who volunteer or work for a Charitable Nonprofit Organization (501c3) and are eager to enhance their skills in nonprofit funding.
Prerequisites:
- No prior grant writing experience is required.
- No prior budgeting experience is needed.
- Students who excel at learning through reading will find this course particularly suitable.
Computer and E-mail Requirements:
- A computer with any operating system and internet access is necessary. A phone does not meet this standard.
- A functioning e-mail account is required.
- Software needed includes MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
All learning is individual study and the learning is self-paced. The course assignments are competency-based.
The course materials are provided in 7 sections with an assignment for each section. Students can ask the instructor questions about the course materials or assignments. Note that one section must be completed before the next section becomes available to the student.
Copyright
The Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations online course is copyrighted by the American Grant Writers Association. All rights reserved.
GWNP Course Syllabus:
- Section 1: Researching Grant Opportunities from Foundations and Corporations
- Section 2: Designing the program/project; preparing sections of the Project Description
- Section 3: Continuing the prepation of Project Description
- Section 4: Prepare a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
- Section 5: Prepare the Annual Organization Budget of a Nonprofit Organization
- Section 6: Prepare the Program/Project Budget
- Section 7: Preparing Program/Project Budgt continued
Students have 90 days to complete the course assignments. Most students spend 30-40 hours over 4 weeks to complete the course assignments.
If additional time is needed, for any and all reasons, the student may purchase a 90-Day Extension.
Upon completion of the assignments and submitting a course evaluation, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion documenting contact hours.
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American Grant Writers Association
Payment Methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for payments related to our grant writing course. Additionally, Google Pay is also accepted.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
An online grant writing course may be cancelled at any time by sending an e-mail to CustomerService@AmericanGrantWriters.org with your request. If the cancellation request is received within 7 days of purchase, then a 90% refund will be given. Please note that memberships and 90-day extensions are not eligible for any refund when cancelled.
Professional Standards in Grant Writing
Effective grant writing for nonprofits goes beyond strong writing. Funders look for proposals that are accurate, well organized, grounded in reliable information, and aligned with their funding priorities. A proposal that meets application requirements and presents realistic goals gives reviewers confidence that an organization can manage grant funds responsibly.
Professional grant writers should:
- Follow all application requirements before submitting a proposal.
- Support requests with current data and realistic budgets.
- Keep organizational and client information confidential.
- Maintain clear records that support every funding request.
Learning professional standards also prepares grant writers for evolving funder expectations. Earning a grant writing certification online helps build practical skills, strengthen ethical decision-making, reinforce the habits experienced grant professionals rely on, and improve confidence when developing competitive proposals. The American Grant Writers Association provides online education that supports those standards while helping professionals continue to grow in nonprofit grant writing.
Strong grant writing skills develop over time through practice and continued learning.
Explore the American Grant Writers Association's online courses and training programs to expand your knowledge and build confidence with every proposal.
