Any recommendations for a grant writing course online?

January 18, 2006 4:42 PM

I want to take a grant / proposal writing course online or at least learn a lot more about grant writing. Has anyone taken one or heard about one that is better than the rest? Is it something that is better taken in a classroom?
posted by k8t to Education (6 answers total)

Response by poster: Also, is it worth it to get a certificate? Just to put on my CV...
posted by k8t at 4:53 PM on January 18, 2006

My stepmom learned how to write grants (and got paid for it) by joining AmeriCorps. They sent her to seminars and everything.
posted by Brittanie at 4:53 PM on January 18, 2006

The Foundation Center in New York offers free, online class. I've heard they're pretty good and the Foundation Center is also a great resource for grant writers:
http://fdncenter.org/learn/

And I'd guess that having a proven record raising money is better than having a certificate. Could you get involved with an local non-profits and help write some grants for them?
posted by booizzy at 6:22 PM on January 18, 2006

Here are some free UWTV videos of lectures online from the University of Washington.
posted by roboto at 6:40 PM on January 18, 2006

Yes, the Foundation Center is your friend. If you live near one, they also offer free seminars and workshops.
posted by _sirmissalot_ at 7:18 PM on January 18, 2006

I teach grant writing as part of my job, albeit not in the US, and I have heard many good things about the Foundation Center's services from both those seeking funds and those who give them. I haven't experienced them myself though.
posted by andraste at 8:33 PM on January 18, 2006