Grant Writing 101

Lesson 1
Grant Writing 101 Module 1
Grant Funding

This module will address grant writing as a career path, including who uses grants as well as potential funders. Grants are used by a variety of organizations as well as individuals, with funders ranging from small amounts provided by individuals to large corporations providing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Finding funders and grant is an important part of understanding grant funding, as the heart of this career is in knowing where to find both sides of the grant writing career.

The Traits of a Grant Writer
Characteristics of a Career in Grant Writing
The Difference Between Grant Writing and Fundraising
Differentiating Between Types of Funders
Finding a Grant
Grant Writing 101 Module 2
The Grant Proposal

One of the key skills for any grant writer lies in understanding the guidelines of the funder and in crafting the grant proposal. Writing a grant proposal is a craft that includes stages and steps to both identifying the guidelines and writing the initial proposal for the funder. This is a crucial step for any successful grant writer and will be the focus of this module.

General Guidelines for Writing Grants
Stages for Writing a Grant Proposal
How to be Persuasive in Your Grant Writing
The Elements to Support Your Grant Proposal
How to Submit Your Grant
Grant Writing 101 Module 3
Building a Grant Writing Business

Knowing how to approach others to seek out grants and funding is an important skill for anyone considering grant writing as a career. Not only is general writing skill a necessity, there are also particular techniques important to the grant writing industry. This module will help you to build effective grant-writing techniques, how to manage a grant and funds, and how to turn your grant writing skills into a profitable business.

Building a New Business
How to Write Effectively for Grants
Using Grant Funds Ethically
How to Effectively Manage Your Grant
How to Build a Grant Writing Business Start Up
Grant Writing 101 Module 4
Working as a Grant Writer

There are many diverse career opportunities in grant writing. This course will discuss the variety of directions grant writing careers take as well as the current trends in grant writing and tips for success. The grant writing industry can change based on available funders as well as the current program or area or focus for funders, and it is important to both understand and work with changing trends.

Career Opportunities in Grant Writing
Taking Your Grant Writing Career to the Next Step
Selecting Topics and Focusing Your Idea
Six Grant Writing Myths
Technical Tips for Grant Writers