Everything you need to know to plan and write your first grant proposal.

Grants Anatomy: Online Grant Writing Course for Nonprofits

→ Enroll Now

Most nonprofits that struggle to secure grant funding are not doing bad work. They are submitting applications without understanding what funders are actually looking for, how to present their organization's numbers, or how to build the kind of relationships that lead to long-term funding.

This self-paced online grant writing course walks you through the entire process from the beginning. You will learn how grants work, how funders think, how to write a compelling nonprofit grant proposal, how to present your budget and impact evaluation framework, and what to expect from government grants and corporate sponsors.

$199 · One-time payment · One year of access · Start today

This course is for you if:

  • You are a new or emerging nonprofit leader ready to write your first grant application

  • You have submitted grants before but have not been successful and want to understand why

  • You want a clear, repeatable process for researching funders, writing proposals, and tracking applications

  • You work in the nonprofit sector and want to deepen your understanding of how the grant funding landscape works

  • You are considering hiring a grant writer and want to understand the process before you do

What will you learn?

Grant Basics: What a grant actually is, how the philanthropic landscape works in the United States, how to diversify your funding sources, what every grant proposal needs to include, how to find the right funders for your nonprofit, and how to know if you are ready to apply.

Grants Myths: The most common misconceptions about grant funding and why they cost organizations time and credibility.

Sharing Your Numbers: How to present your organization's financial information in a way funders trust and how to maintain relationships with funders after a grant is received.

Government Grants: How government grants differ from foundation grants, what to expect from the application process, and a real case study using a Department of Education grant so you can see how the pieces fit together.

How to Effectively Work with a Grant Consultant: When it makes sense to hire a grant writer, what to look for, how to set up the relationship for success, and what a day in the life of a grant writer actually looks like.

What is included?

  • Five levels of video content, available at your own pace on our Teachable platform

  • A Grant Readiness Quiz to assess where your organization stands before you start applying

  • A complete set of worksheets, templates, and resources including a pre-grant checklist, revenue distribution worksheet, grant tracking spreadsheet, organizational history worksheet, impact evaluation checklist, and budget template.

  • Access to the course for one year from the date of purchase

You do not have to figure this out alone. Start with the right foundation.

→ Enroll Now

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. This online grant writing course starts from the very beginning and assumes no prior grant writing experience. It is specifically designed for people who are new to the process.

  • No. The course covers foundation grants, corporate grants, and government grants.

  • The course is self-paced, so you move through it on your own schedule. Most participants complete it in two to four weeks, but you have full access for one year from purchase.

  • The Nonprofit Incubator Program offers live, cohort-based training with direct support from our team and a community of other nonprofit leaders. It is the natural next step after this course. Learn About the Nonprofit Incubator Program

  • Not at all. Nonprofit professionals, development staff, and anyone working in or with nonprofit organizations will find this course useful. If you want a clearer, more structured understanding of how grant funding works, this course is for you.

  • All purchases are final. We do not offer refunds, so we encourage you to review the course description carefully before enrolling. If you have questions about whether this course is the right fit, reach out to us at info@mockingbirdincubator.org before purchasing and we will help you decide.