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Specialization in Grant Writing

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Specialization in Grant Writing

Write Winning Proposals for Mission-Driven Work

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $1,645

Next start date:

August 12, 2025

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About this Program


Grants can be an important source of support for projects or programs that are designed to meet community needs. Because grants don’t need to be paid back, this funding can be especially valuable to nonprofits, research institutions and social-impact businesses — and the competition can be fierce. Successfully winning a public, private or donor-funded grant starts with a compelling, research-based application.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll get in-depth experience with grant writing. You’ll learn to use research, storytelling and measurable objectives to align your organization with funders. You’ll also understand the post-award grant process, including how to track progress and follow up with grantmakers, win or lose. Plus, you’ll get insights from national fundraising experts about strategies and emerging trends in grantmaking.

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Designed For

Professionals and volunteers in the nonprofit or public sectors who want to build or improve their grant writing skills, as well as other professionals who want to get started in the field.

See Requirements

▸Explore More: Interested in managing grants or the financial side of nonprofit organizations? Consider our Specialization in Grant Management or our Specialization in Budgeting & Finance for Nonprofits.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Grant writing
  • Grant applications
  • Case statements
  • Project planning
  • Project documentation
  • Prospect research
  • Relationship building
  • Storytelling
  • Stewardship

Get Real-World Experience

  • Research prospective grantmakers and find quality funding opportunities
  • Write grant proposals, define need statements and collect community-based evidence
  • Understand the post-award grant process, including project tracking and reporting to grantmakers

Career Stats

11%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for grant writing skills (2025–27)

12%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for grant applications skills (2025–27)

Source: Lightcast. Learn about career stats data.

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Specialization in Grant Writing

Approved by the UW Department of English.

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Thu, Jun 12 at 12 p.m. – Online

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Specialization, Certificate or Course:
What’s the Difference?

Specialization

Deep dive into an in-demand skill

Courses: 1-2 | Class Hours: 35+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Certificate

In-depth preparation for a new career or career advancement

Courses: 1-3 | Class Hours: 90+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Course

Foundation in a topic and step toward further study 

Class Hours: < 30

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Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online Synchronous

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online Synchronous

  • Scheduled Meetings
    • Aug
      12 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Aug
      19 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Aug
      26 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Sep
      02 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Sep
      09 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Sep
      16 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Sep
      23 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Sep
      30 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Oct
      07 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Oct
      14 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Oct
      21 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Oct
      28 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    All times are Pacific Time.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

Closed Sessions

  • Scheduled Meetings
    • Mar
      25 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      01 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      08 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      15 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      22 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      29 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      06 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      13 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      20 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      27 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      03 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      10 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    All times are Pacific Time.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

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