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Certificate in Grant Writing Course

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Course Description

The Spark the Fire Certificate in Grant Writing is a comprehensive, step-by-step course that gives you the skills, strategies, and tools to confidently find grant opportunities, write compelling proposals, and build relationships with grantmakers. Whether you're new to the field or sharpening skills you already have, you'll get practical training rooted in real-world scenarios, not theory. You'll build a solid foundation in finding and researching grant opportunities, funder alignment, narrative development, budgets, evaluation plans, and compliance, plus personalized feedback at every step to help you grow.

Course Format

  • 24 hours of instruction you can move through on your own timeline

  • Peer review, support, and discussions with others learning alongside you

  • Weekly group coaching and coworking sessions every Tuesday at 11 am PT, 12 pm MT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET

  • One-on-one office hours with Allison, available with 24-hour notice

  • Quick help from the instructor and your peers in our 24/7 chat

  • No deadlines to complete the course

You'll receive individualized feedback from your instructor on every key assignment, so you build real skill and real confidence.

Course Capstone Projects

To earn the certification, you'll complete the following projects, each one designed to set you up for long-term success:

  • A grant proposal for the project of your choice. You pick the organization and project, and everyone writes to the same boilerplate application form rather than one funder's specific questions, so you master the core questions that show up in nearly every proposal.

  • A logic model using the Spark the Fire framework

  • A project budget

  • A prospect list and grants calendar

Payment Information

Use the payment options below, including payment plan options in the checkout. You may also request a purchase order by email or pay by check.

Bundle and Save

Pair the Certificate with our other courses and save. Adding the entire Mastering Grant Research course costs just $100 more in either Certificate bundle below.

  • The Complete Grant Writer. For people going all in on grant writing as their own practice. Certificate in Grant Writing + Business of Freelance Grant Writing + Mastering Grant Research. $2,097. (Save $344)

  • Craft to Career. For anyone who wants to make a living writing grants, from first client to full practice. Certificate in Grant Writing + Business of Freelance Grant Writing. $1,997. (Save $197)

  • The Full Pipeline. For in-house grant professionals who own the whole cycle, from finding funders to writing the asks. Certificate in Grant Writing + Mastering Grant Research. $1,597. (Save $147)

More Info

Continuing Education Points? Yes.

Your 24 hours of instruction translate directly into 24 continuing education points. Full participation in the Certificate in Grant Writing is applicable for 24 points toward the GPC and qualifies under Category 1.B (Education) of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Every hour you invest counts twice, once toward your skills and once toward your credential.

Course Description

The Spark the Fire Certificate in Grant Writing is a comprehensive, step-by-step course that gives you the skills, strategies, and tools to confidently find grant opportunities, write compelling proposals, and build relationships with grantmakers. Whether you're new to the field or sharpening skills you already have, you'll get practical training rooted in real-world scenarios, not theory. You'll build a solid foundation in finding and researching grant opportunities, funder alignment, narrative development, budgets, evaluation plans, and compliance, plus personalized feedback at every step to help you grow.

Course Format

  • 24 hours of instruction you can move through on your own timeline

  • Peer review, support, and discussions with others learning alongside you

  • Weekly group coaching and coworking sessions every Tuesday at 11 am PT, 12 pm MT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET

  • One-on-one office hours with Allison, available with 24-hour notice

  • Quick help from the instructor and your peers in our 24/7 chat

  • No deadlines to complete the course

You'll receive individualized feedback from your instructor on every key assignment, so you build real skill and real confidence.

Course Capstone Projects

To earn the certification, you'll complete the following projects, each one designed to set you up for long-term success:

  • A grant proposal for the project of your choice. You pick the organization and project, and everyone writes to the same boilerplate application form rather than one funder's specific questions, so you master the core questions that show up in nearly every proposal.

  • A logic model using the Spark the Fire framework

  • A project budget

  • A prospect list and grants calendar

Payment Information

Use the payment options below, including payment plan options in the checkout. You may also request a purchase order by email or pay by check.

Bundle and Save

Pair the Certificate with our other courses and save. Adding the entire Mastering Grant Research course costs just $100 more in either Certificate bundle below.

  • The Complete Grant Writer. For people going all in on grant writing as their own practice. Certificate in Grant Writing + Business of Freelance Grant Writing + Mastering Grant Research. $2,097. (Save $344)

  • Craft to Career. For anyone who wants to make a living writing grants, from first client to full practice. Certificate in Grant Writing + Business of Freelance Grant Writing. $1,997. (Save $197)

  • The Full Pipeline. For in-house grant professionals who own the whole cycle, from finding funders to writing the asks. Certificate in Grant Writing + Mastering Grant Research. $1,597. (Save $147)

More Info

Continuing Education Points? Yes.

Your 24 hours of instruction translate directly into 24 continuing education points. Full participation in the Certificate in Grant Writing is applicable for 24 points toward the GPC and qualifies under Category 1.B (Education) of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Every hour you invest counts twice, once toward your skills and once toward your credential.

In Their Own Words

  • Grant writer and biologist studying river

    Increased Grants by $274K in 1 Year

    "In the last 12 months, my department [at the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation] received almost $274,000 in grants! This funding is a considerable increase since I took your class when my department did not have any grant-funded projects. Not only am I finally getting organized, but it was a pleasant surprise to be able to quantify how my grant proposals have paid off, especially since that is close to 45% of my department’s annual budget!”
    - Hope Reiden

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    Tangible and Actionable

    "Thank you for your excellent facilitation and teaching skills over the course of seven grant writing workshops. The practical framework, examples, and time to actually practice what was learned made your workshops both tangible and actionable — which is key for busy professionals. Looking forward to partnering in the future."
    — Claire Oates, Community Foundation of North Central Washington

  • Grant writer finds dream job

    This is My Dream Job!

    "I wanted to share some good news with you - I just accepted a grant writer job with the American Cancer Society! It's a great career opportunity for me! This is my dream job!"
    - Lee Avallone
    Today, she is the Senior Grant Writing Manager

  • Smiling grant writing student with brown hair.

    Secured $500K in First Year

    "After completing your course last December, I have written several successful grants, securing over $500,000 for our organization. It has been exciting and rewarding to move into this aspect of non-profit work and build new skills."
    - Annie Dimitras

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    Challenged Me — In the Best Way

    "This course challenged me — in the best way — to carve out time I normally wouldn't have taken to develop a program idea my team has been envisioning for a while. The continued feedback and guidance throughout the process were incredibly valuable. Thanks to this course, I now have a well-crafted draft I'm confident presenting to my manager and director."
    — Veronica DePotty, MSHDA Housing

  • Promoted in One Month

    Completed the Spark the Fire Certificate in Grant Writing course, and within one month of finishing the course, she was promoted to Grants and Communication Specialist at Evergreen Goodwill of NW Washington.
    - Nancy Leal

  • I Feel So Much More Confident!

    “This was a really informative, educational course. Allison took the time to give really thorough feedback and even set up a meeting with me to give me guidance on making my proposal more cohesive. I have already been applying what I learned and feel so much more confident with the proposals I am submitting. I highly recommend this course!”
    - Charissa Adams

  • Inquisitive Feedback

    “I started this course as a nonprofit employee who had picked up grant management as a small component of my day-to-day work. Over the last year, grant writing has become my primary job. This course was my first actual training in this field, and it has been invaluable, as has the detailed, patient, and inquisitive feedback. I so appreciated the opportunity to learn at my own pace and ask questions along the way, and I'll be revisiting my coursework regularly as I continue to grow my career as a grant writer.”
    - Annika Bennett

  • I Cannot Say Enough Good Things About This Course!

    “Excellent course! I’d been searching for something like this for years. After learning some skills on the job, it was great to confirm what I knew—and discover new areas I hadn’t yet explored. Having all the freelancing info organized in one place, with checklists, reusable materials, and instructor feedback, was invaluable. I also enjoyed connecting with other grant writers during the cohort. I can’t say enough good things about this course!”
    – Carrie Care