For example, if you work with a non-profit organization, find training and workshops that focus on grant writing for that field. If you need to write research grants, find training specifically for that.

For example, if you’re writing grant proposals for charities in California, the grants must focus on information specific to California. Don’t take a week long course in Alabama and try to apply that information in California.

For example, any instructor who encourages doing commissions-based grant work is unethical. The Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) condemn and prohibit this practice. In a commission-based agreement, the grant writer receives a percentage of the grant amount. Many grant amounts are large sums, and that money is needed to fund the person or organization receiving the grant. For example, a 5% commission on a $5 million grant award would be $250,000. A 10% commission would be $500,000. Instead, grant writers should be paid per hour for their work (usually about $100 per hour, which is very generous). [4] X Research source

Universities consider this a form of faculty development, so there may be no fee involved.

These workshops cost money, but many find them to be worth the cost.

Classes will charge a fee for attendance. This fee will vary depending on the institution, but they’re generally a few hundred dollars.

The cost of the course will typically correspond to its length. The American Association of Grant Professionals is a well-known online network you can look into. Also check out Study. com’s list of free grant writing courses and training programs. [9] X Research source

This information will be invaluable once you starting writing your own grants. Read past grants written by your colleagues to get an idea of what works and how you should approach your own grant proposals.

Demystifying Grant Seeking: What You REALLY Need to Do to Get Grants by Larissa Golden Brown and Martin John Brown is a popular title. Another recommended book is Grantseeker’s Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick.

Study. com has a comprehensive selection of free information available, including a list of free grant writing courses and training programs. [13] X Research source