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Best grant writing Courses Online

We compared 19 Grant Writing courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $402.30. 18 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 4 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System, The University of Michigan and New York Learning Hub. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

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  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    This specialization is intended for early career and novice researchers who are preparing to write their first major biomedical or health research grant proposals. Through three courses, you will cover how to plan and pr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    Grant Writing & Reviewing Proposals Objectively

    Our signature Grant Reviewing for Beginners course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills and practices required for effective grant reviewing. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to enhance y...

    $34.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    Advanced Grant Writing: Understanding What A Funder Wants

    This highly focused  course will give an understanding some of advanced grant writing approaches and concepts that you can use in order to increase your chances of successfully securing funding. Most importantly, it...

    $24.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Grant writing for artists, non-profits & freelance writers

    Non profits and artists are very similar. They both tend to sacrifice for something larger then themselves and they both seem to suffer financially because of that.  Most non profits spend a lifetime helping others out b...

    $79.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Face Your Fears Grant Writing Course

    The Face Your Fears Grant Writing Course on Udemy is designed to help you overcome any apprehensions about writing grants. With nine modules of step-by-step guidance, you'll learn everything from initial research to crea...

    $99.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Grant Writing: Avoiding Rejection

    This course provides a fresh perspective on grant writing, focusing on the common pitfalls that often lead to rejection. By understanding the reasons behind proposal denials, you'll gain valuable insights that will trans...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries

    Offered by The University of Michigan

    Learn how to increase your impact, innovate, and overcome often static funding through various fundraising and grant writing approaches.

    $59.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate University-backed

    Research Grant Mastery

    Offered by New York Learning Hub

    Offered by the prestigious New York Learning Hub on Udemy, Research Grant Mastery: Securing Funding for Your Research is a comprehensive certification course designed for academics, researchers, and professionals eager t...

    $199.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Grant Funding Sources

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course addresses one of the most often-asked questions: “Who do I ask, and how can I find them?” We will take a look at the type of grant proposal you have created and then search for the appropriate resources to co...

    $149.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Fundamentals of Grant Proposal Writing and Management

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course focuses on the essential skills needed for writing and managing successful grant proposals. You'll learn how to effectively communicate project ideas and navigate the complexities of grant applications, enhan...

    $402.30
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Grant Proposal Writing

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course explains the structural components used to write a proposal, but particularly for grants that can bring in resources for a project or program. You will learn how to weave the different components together int...

    $149.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Nonprofit Program Design & Logic Model Development

    “This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”Designing a nonprofit program that actually works means more than good intentions — it means connecting your resources, activities, and goals in a way that create...

    $49.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate

    Grant Funder Research & Strategy for Nonprofits

    “This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”Transform your nonprofit's grant seeking from scattered applications to strategic funding success. This comprehensive course teaches you how to research funders e...

    $49.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate

    Grant Application Management & Submission for Nonprofits

    “This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”Transform your nonprofit's grant success with a proven, systematic approach to grant application management and submission. This comprehensive course guides you t...

    $49.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Faculty Development Program in Research and Innovation

    DescriptionTake the next step in your career! Whether you’re an up-and-coming professional, an experienced executive, aspiring manager, budding Professional. This course is an opportunity to sharpen your skills in resear...

    $199.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

    Offered by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a new policy for the management and sharing of scientific data starting for (most) grants submitted January 25, 2023 or later. In this course we will describe what the new poli...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Offered by Politecnico di Milano

    The course teaches engineering scholars how to improve their communication skills, based on theory, examples and practical exercises. Topics include basics of rhetoric (how to be clear), basics of argumentation theory (h...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Proposal Planning for Grant-Funded Projects

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course explains the structural components used to write a proposal for grants that can bring in resources for a project or program.

    $149.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    Grant Professional Certification (GPC) Exam Prep

    Attention experienced grant writers:  Have you written at least 5 successful grant proposals over the past 7 years and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the grants field within the last 5 years...

    $44.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 19 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $402.30, with the middle of the range around $49.99 — a spread of $382.31. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System, The University of Michigan and New York Learning Hub — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Grant Writing from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

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