Grants and Grant Writing

Learn about writing grants, plus the activities that accompany the actual grant-writing, and increase your overall rate of proposal-writing success.

We present the key elements of a successful grant proposal to help potential applicants to navigate the complex pathways in the grant application process.

Developing a proofreading strategy can improve the quality of your grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government.

Learn how to write a grant proposal. Explore the process of finding, applying for, and being successful in seeking grant money for educational causes. This course covers the basics of grant writing, including understanding a Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant solicitation; finding grants that are relevant to your project from governments, foundations, and even corporations; and writing proposals in a way that shares the educational need and story.

In this course, author and senior Kelley School of Business lecturer Judy Steiner-Williams shows you tips and techniques for responding to a "request for proposal" (RFP) and for crafting a well-conceived proposal from scratch. Using an actual RFP and real-life proposals, Judy emphasizes what elements to include in your own response. She also helps you understand the four proposal types, and how to gather research, anticipate potential questions and objections, and follow up successfully.

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes!

In this mini course, you will learn the 7-steps to write winning grants and how to lead a fulfilling, high-impact career that makes your community a better place.