The funding landscape is more competitive than it has been in years, and strong proposals now take more than a formula. This summer cohort gives you a structured group experience to move through the Certificate in Grant Writing course alongside peers working toward the same goals.
The Certificate in Grant Writing course is a comprehensive professional development course that walks you through the full grant writing process, from prospect research and readiness to proposal development, budgets, and grants management. You will learn how to strengthen your strategy, sharpen your narrative, and position your organization more clearly in a competitive funding environment. It is built for all levels, from those new to grant writing to experienced writers, with individualized feedback that meets you where you are.
The summer cohort is a good fit if you want the accountability and community of a shared timeline without a hard deadline. You will move through the course alongside a group, with dedicated time each week to discuss concepts, ask questions, and cowork.
The essentials
Dates: Summer cohort runs July 2 to August 20, 2026
Meets: Thursdays, 12 PT | 1 MT | 2 CT | 3 ET, one hour per session
Where: Live meeting room inside The Spark the Fire Grant Writer Community
Format: Self-paced course paired with weekly live cohort sessions
Approved for: 24 CFRE Category 1.B points and 24 GPCI GPC Education points
You do not have to attend every session to participate. Show up when you can and keep moving forward. Access details for the community will be provided after you confirm your participation.
To register, click the enroll button below and note Summer Cohort.