Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Start Your Journey Now!
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- Hey there! What is grant writing? 🧐. Short answer... grant writing is the act of preparing an application to receive funding for a project or a program that your organization is running that does not have to be paid back.
Curious about grant writing? Check out our free training and discover if grant writing is for you 👉www.learngrantwriting.org/bec...
What is grant writing like?
🍫 No sugar coating it - it's hard work AND it can be so fulfilling!
Some pros... you get to become dangerously knowledgeable about a lot of topics! This is also a great opportunity to freelance or start a grant writing consulting business!
Some cons... there's some late nights, stress-eating for sure!
How do I know if grant writing is something I want to get into?
Wondering if grant writing is a good career for you? Take our personality quiz to find out 👉 www.learngrantwriting.org/suc...
Or you can check out our free mini-course, 7 Steps to Write a Winning Grant 👉 www.learngrantwriting.org/fre...
Let us know what other questions you have about grant writing? Where are you in your grant writing journey?
🧡 The team at Learn Grant Writing
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00:00 What is grant writing?
00:04 Grant writing is the act of preparing an application to receive funding
00:56 Example of a grant writing project for a 501c3
03:41 Example of a grant writing project for a municipality
05:22 What is grant writing like?
08:12 Why project management is important to grant writing
08:48 How do I know if grant writing is for me?
09:05 Free training on grant writing
09:35 Free grant writing class
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Take our grant writing quiz to know if grant writing is for you: www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/
Hey thanks for this! For whatever reason googling "What does a grant writer do?" doesn’t just give you a straight answer. This was the simplest explanation I found and should be higher on the search algo.
So glad you found this helpful. If you would like additional resources let me know!
Seen a job posting and grant writing is a requirement. Googled it and the search brought me to your video. Now I’m interested to learn more..
Hey Shannon! Thanks for your interest in our grant writing course. You can take our free grant writing training here: www.learngrantwriting.org/grant-writing-training/
Let us know your thoughts!
So helpful! Thank you! :)
Our pleasure! What most resonates with you?
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Welcome!
I have absolutely no knowledge about grant writing and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Absolutely! Are you looking to learn even more about grant writing?
My nonprofit is applying pro bono for a large US government economic development grant. Is there a method specific to USG grants for correlating desirable outcomes and size and varieties of pitches? Ask prior winners, ask elected/appointed officials, etc.? Or is it all seat of the pants? Also, how the heck do you work with Adobe Acrobat, required by the Feds? What a wonderful package of software...except if you use a Mac! How did _that_ happen? I have a hunch....
Hey Bob. Assuming the grant is through the US Economic Development Administration, those are big bear grants. We have done several. Make sure you are giving yourself plenty of time to apply. Build a relationship with the funder contact in the NOFO. You might consider forging a partnership with a local municipality to improve odds of winning. If you are looking for training and coaching support, you might consider joining our Global Grant Writers Collective.
@@LearnGrantWriting that's a great response 👍😊 and why not get a creative granter to work that all up with you
Not bad, pretty good! 👍
Thank you! Are you a fellow grant writer?
@@LearnGrantWriting I am applying for a position as a grant writer in Gigdraft, but I am freelance writer and editor.
@@writersnook4409 That's awesome! A background in writing lends beautiful to a grant writing career! Are you interested in getting more training on grant writing?
What does a grant writer typically charge? Is it like commission? Where you get a portion of funds they asked for? Or salary or hourly?
These are 2021/22 rates which we have updated for 2023 within our program, but this will give you an idea: czcams.com/video/z89u3J2Q3c0/video.html
Oh and this video as well - start with this one: czcams.com/video/nt7HPRspaAA/video.html
I’m a new subscriber. Will your videos help me find grants for education?
I’m trying to help a small-but-growing parochial K-12 school.
You betcha. Here's my answer: czcams.com/video/5uKYkdi_q7U/video.html :)
Needs better volume! TY
Sounds good to me.
Do grant writers usually have a specific certification for this type of career? Especially if you wanted to freelance or start your own grant writing business
Great question. There are certifications out there, including one through the Global Grant Writers Collective, that I'm happy to send you more resources on if you're interested. More important than the paper is putting what you learn into practice, which is where most certifications fall short. What interests you about freelance grant writing and starting your own business?
I'm literally getting into Grant Writing so I can pay for a mountain bike! lol
Solid reason! :p
how can i hire a grant writer to apply for grants for my buisness?
Hey there! You can hire one of our certified grant writers here: www.learngrantwriting.org/hire-a-grant-writer/
Do you use grant writing software?
Hi,
I can help you write the grant from the scratch.
So why wouldnt these organizations just do the grant writing themselves?
Great question. Writing grants can take a lot of time and resources depending on the organization's needs. Or the staff might lack the skills to write grants.
@@LearnGrantWriting interesting