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Grant Course Curricula

Research Associates' course curriculum provide you with the information to help you succeed in the grants field. These curriculum cover proposal writing and program development, grant administration, grant consulting, grant evaluation, and grant reviewing.

Introduction to Grant Writing

Suitable for beginning grantwriters that are new to the field. Topics include:

  • Identify government, private, and corporate grant funding sources
  • Conduct a community needs assessment
  • Write convincing problem statements
  • Develop innovative program designs
  • Create program-driven budgets
  • Prepare grant proposals and applications
  • Integrate unique components to gain extra point
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$59

Certified Grants Specialist

Suitable for novice and experienced grantwriters, this course provides the knowledge successful grantwriters need. Introduction to Grantwriting is suggested for novices but not required. Topics include:

  • Finding best-fit funding sources
  • Applying to government, private, and corporate grant programs
  • Analyzing grant applications and RFPs (Request for Proposals)
  • Conducting a thorough needs assessment
  • Developing innovative program activities
  • Establishing goals and objectives
  • Creating a management plan for implementation
  • Disseminating information and program findings
  • Planning for program sustainability
  • Building strong budgets that withstand cuts
  • Using writing styles for visual appeal
  • Understanding e-grant applications and online forms
  • Learning what happens after the grant is submitted
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$59

Certified Grants Administrator

Learn how to operate a successful grant program. Prior completion of the Certified Grants Specialist course is suggested but not required. Topics include:

  • Hiring the right staff and developing your team
  • Acquiring grant funds, and draw-downs
  • Gaining new program implementation insights
  • Preparing for a program and financial audit
  • Using consultants and other contract services
  • Planning for an onsite visit with program officers
  • Working with external evaluators
  • Evaluating program components
  • Monitoring and amending your program budget
  • Planning for program sustainability
  • Applying effective administrative strategies
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Certified Grants Consultant

Learn how to become an independent grant consultant or improve your consulting skills. Prior completion of the Certified Grants Specialist course is suggested but not required. Topics include:

  • Responding to funding notifications to avoid budget cuts
  • Conduct a market and competition analysis
  • Develop a strategic business plan
  • Set up legal and financial structures
  • Diversify income streams
  • Market services to build clientele
  • Assess an RFP (request for proposal) for grantwriters
  • Negotiate fees and assemble pricing schedules
  • Develop well-built contracts and agreements
  • Bid services to compete with other vendors
  • Maintain good customer relations
  • Abide by ethical business standards
  • Avoid going out of business
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Introduction to Evaluation

This course guides you through the process of program evaluation. Learn to identify and work with an evaluator or conduct an evaluation independently. Topics include:

  • Understanding the purpose of program evaluation
  • Designing effective evaluation plans
  • Focusing the evaluation
  • Establishing evaluation methods and tools
  • Creating data collection models
  • Developing surveys to measure program performance
  • Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data
  • Learning interviewing methods
  • Applying the logic model to program components
  • Using evaluation results for program improvement
  • Abiding by standard ethics and guiding principles
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Certified Grants Reviewer

Learn the essentials of grant reviewing and how to become a professional reviewer. Topics include:

  • Analyzing government, private, and corporate applications
  • Critiquing proposals for strengths and weaknesses
  • Building an internal grants review team
  • Becoming a grants reviewer for pay
  • Understanding rules and guidelines for reviewers
  • Scoring and ranking grant proposals
  • Working with review panels
  • Abiding by ethical standards
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$59

Certified Foundation & Corporate Grants Specialist

Learn the tips for working with foundations and corporations. Topics include:

  • Building lasting relationships with funders
  • Preparing for site visits
  • Assembling strong proposals
  • Reporting outcome measures and objectives
  • And more


$59

Setting up a Successful Grants Office

Find out how to set up a grants office in your organization. Topics include:

  • Creating the infrastructure for a grants office
  • Purchasing the right supplies and equipment
  • Building a resource library
  • Hiring the right staff
  • Conducting a needs assessment with staff

$59