San Diego alone is home to thousands of nonprofit organizations ranging from large educational institutions and hospitals to small, start-up agencies. These organizations must compete for funding in an increasingly challenging funding environment. Grant writing is a key component of securing funding for many of San Diego's most dynamic organizations.
To complete the Professional Certificate in Grant Writing, complete two courses: Introduction to Grants and Funding Research and Grant Proposal Development.
Enrolling in the Program
Enroll in the program at any time, even before registering for a course. It’s free, and offers many benefits:
- Secure your curriculum (should the requirements change in the future).
- See upcoming courses when you log into your student account.
- Track your progress.
Enrolling in a program doesn’t mean you’re registered for courses. You still must register and pay for each course you wish to take.
Market-Driven Demand
Learn why the need for additional training in comprehensive grant writing, research, and strategies for funding proposals is so important in securing funding for programs, initiatives, and other organizational needs.
Students will learn how to prepare to write a proposal, identify funding prospects, understand grant guidelines, and develop a compelling program narrative and budget.
Students will learn how to construct a proposal that is clear and persuasive in its "ask" and resonates with the priorities of various funders.
Who Should Attend
New grant writers, employees from nonprofit organizations, city and county governments, chambers of commerce, education (private and public), public health, social work, as well as independent consultants and grant writers needing CEUs. The first course in the sequence is for those with no or little prior experience developing grant proposals. The second course in the sequence provides students of all levels with an opportunity to practice and develop writing skills.
For additional information, please email grantwriting.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-5489.
The College of Extended Studies is a State-approved provider for the Federal Workforce Investment Act for this program.
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