Basic Grant Writing Course

Presented over six sessions, Basic Grant Writing introduces participants to the real-world, proactive approach to grant writing. Professional grant writer Erin E. Portland will guide participants through the grant writing process from her unique and seasoned perspective as a writer and grant reviewer. Basic Grant Writing is a precursor to Intermediate Grant Writing.

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Who this course is for:

  • Members of nonprofit or other types of community serving organizations and individuals interested in learning the proactive approach to grants and the grant writing process.
  • Members of nonprofit or other types of community serving organizations and individuals interested in learning grant writing fundamentals in order to participate in grant writing.

Course Sessions include:

  1. Grant Writing Myths and Terminology
  2. Organizational Grant Readiness
  3. Basic Grant Application Components
  4. Researching Grants
  5. Letters of Inquiry, Letters of Intent, and Other Funder Communications
  6. Post-Award Best Practices

Delivery: Online, instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom

Dates: April 9 to May 14, 2024

Days and Times: Tuesdays, 5-6:45 p.m.

Investment: $475