Become a Certified Grant Writer
Gain the skills and confidence to write successful grant proposals—and earn your professional certification.
MSHDA is offering a special opportunity for 34 Michigan housing professionals to enroll in this intensive 10-week course, featuring weekly live Zoom sessions and individualized feedback.
This program requires a strong commitment and active participation. If you’re ready to grow your grant writing expertise and make a lasting impact in your community, click the button to add the course to your cart, then complete checkout. No credit card is required.
You’ll Learn
Find and vet grant opportunities
Write a proposal step-by-step
Develop logic models and work plans
Create evaluation and sustainability plans
Build relationships with grantmakers
What To Expect
Individualized feedback from an expert instructor
Earn a professional Certificate in Grant Writing
Frequently Asked Questions
IMPORTANT: Add the course to your cart and complete the checkout process. No credit card is required. Enter the student’s information, and the system will send login instructions to the email address provided at checkout.
Course Plan
Dates: January 7 to March 11, 10 weeks
Times: Wednesdays from 10-11 am EST
Time Commitment: Minimum of 3 hours per/week, including Zoom meetings.
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Use the add to cart button to complete your official registration. You will then be sent an automated email with detailed instructions for joining the course platform. Check your spam folder if you don’t see the email right away.
Begin the orientation module. You will also find information about the instructor, contact information, the Zoom link for our class meetings, and more. -
No. This course is being provided through a grant from MSHDA. It’s free for you.
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The time requirement is a minimum of 3 hours per week for ten weeks. That includes a 1-hour Zoom meeting each week plus 2-3 hours of reading and writing assignments.
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You will earn a Certificate in Grant Writing from Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. The course is approved through the Grant Professionals Association and the Certified Fundraising Executives. This can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile as a professional certification.
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No. To earn the certification, you must complete the course capstone projects, which include a complete grant proposal, project budget, and logic model. Additionally, you will need to complete a pre- and post-test evaluation of this course.