Grant Writing Basics

4-Week Course Starts APR 08, 2024

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Course Description

Need funding but not sure how to start? Overwhelmed by grant applications? This course will help to break down grants into an easy-to-digest process, including identifying funding resources, how to recognize key components and include them in your proposal, drafting a budget, and submitting a complete grant package.


Learning Objectives

  • Identify grant opportunities that best fit the needs of your institution
  • Develop the skills needed to prepare professional, competitive, compelling, and successful grant proposals.
  • Formulate sample grant budget
  • Plan a grant application


Total Course Hours: 10 Hours/ 1 CEU


"A must take class for anyone who is going to be going through the grant writing process."

- Ashley Birbal, Director, Bayville Free Library, NY

Your Instructor


Sarah Hopley
Sarah Hopley

Sarah Hopley is a grants manager in New York City. She has over a decade of experience writing and managing grants. Previously, they were the Senior Manager for Collection Services at the Center for Jewish History, which included managing four departments, along with a focus on grant writing and project management. They also worked at Murray State University and the Wisconsin Historical Society doing grant writing and awarding. They also serve as a grant reviewer for several granting institutions. They hold a Master of Library and Information Science with a concentration in archives from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This course starts on APRIL 08, 2023. It is an asynchronous online course designed to be completed in 4 weeks.
Participants will spend approximately 2.5 hours each week on viewing lectures, answering quizzes, and completing written assignments.
It is recommended that you complete each week's work within that week to stay in sync with other learners.
When is the last day for enrollment?
FRIDAY, April 5th.
Will the instructor be available for feedback and questions?
Absolutely! Your instructor will provide feedback for each assignment and will be available via email for any questions you may have. A discussion area is also available where participants can post questions.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion?
In order to receive a Certificate of Completion you must complete the following each week:
1. View all lectures
2. Answer all quizzes
3. Complete all assignments
You will receive your certificate approximately 2 weeks after the course ends.
How long do I have access to the course material?
You will have unlimited access for three months from the start date of this course.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, Contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
I am having trouble enrolling. Help!
We're sorry to hear this. Here are some options:
1. Try enrolling with a different browser or with a different device (laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.).
2. Request that we send you an invoice. This will be emailed to you and you can pay through the link provided in the invoice. Email us at [email protected].

"[The Instructor] Sarah was very helpful in this course and good about giving feedback on your assignments."

- Janice Moore, Program Manager, Calhoun County Public Library, FL

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