Grant Writing: Keys to a Successful Proposal (Udemy.com)
Build your resume or freelance, learn grant writing skills and discover creative ways to fund your project or program.
Created by: Richard Feenstra
Last updated August 2023
What you will learn
- Learn basic principles of effective grant writing.
- Discover how to use databases and conduct Internet research.
- Learn a simple eight step process for writing an effective grant.
How it compares
Against the other 503 rated Udemy courses in Teaching & Academics on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 42% of them
- Reviews2,178#79 of 504 by number of reviews
- Length2.1 hoursshorter than 69% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2023more recently than 50% of them
Course Description
"Used the sample grant as a guide to write a grant proposal. Just found out last week that we won the the grant to the tune of $1.9 million dollars. I am so happy and excited. The sample grant proposals are awesome! I highly recommend this course!" - Sheila Savage
Course Summary
Learning how to write a grant is a great way to build your resume and learn valuable skills. Hiring a grant writer can cost anywhere between $35 to $150 an hour. Regardless if you work for an organization that needs funding or if you are looking to freelance, don't hire someone else when in just over two hours you can learn how to write an effective grant on your own.
The course is self-paced and can be taken from the comfort of your home, office, or on the go. The course consists of a series of short lectures and a quiz, focused on three main learning objectives;
Grant Writing Basics
How to Write a Grant Proposal
Searching for Funding
The course includes grant writing myths, how to focus on the funder, a simple eight step process for developing your proposal, where to look for funding, how to conduct research and how to keep informed about grant opportunities offered by both foundations and government programs. Certificate of completion available.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
2,178 Reviews
Richard Feenstra
Hi, I’m Richard, an educational psychologist specializing in decision making and goal achievement. For more than 20 years, I’ve researched how people from different cultures make important life and performance decisions.
I hold an M.S. in Workforce Development and a Ph.D. in Learning & Technology. My courses translate research on decision making and goal theory into practical tools you can apply immediately to make better choices, improve performance, and achieve meaningful results.
Contact: richard@decisionskills.com
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Reviews
By Scott Radtke on 4/2/2026
I have taken numerous online courses. I would definitely rate this course near the top! The info is really good. The pace is comfortable. The delivery is nicely engaging. Good job all the way around! Also, really like the ease of signing on and continuing where I left off!
By Angela McNabb on 8/5/2024
In the course wrap up section, I could not download the PDF's (intent letter, congrats, ect.) I could not find a way to contact instructor. I am new to this platform, and I do not know if I did everything correctly, but other than, not having an easier way to contact the instructor. I would have given this course 5 stars
By Teasea Bennett on 3/5/2024
very informative & learnt quite a bit in 2024 about writing, finding & preparing of grants in the US. Sometimes the videos got stuck/audio wasnt always clear. However, I would highly recommend this course to any entrepreneur, especially a start up serious about sustaining a successful business. Thank you very much!
By April M Tarver on 1/1/2022
This is a great step by step of what to expect in the grant writing process and how you should respond in order to minimize rejections. I loved the walkthrough provided when reviewing the websites and how to specifically utilize the information available to create my own networks and go-to lists. Without question, this was an extremely valuable course.
By Roohallah Mobarez on 7/29/2021
This was a very in depth introduction to Grant Writing. The course hit key points with effectiveness and simplicity. Highly recommend if you are new to grantwriting. I would have liked to see more resources on how to search for grants, but what was provided was a good place to start. Thanks
By David Patterson on 11/22/2020
SO far so good.
I am new to this sort of thing
By Rusty Weise on 10/27/2020
He is a very clear presenter, a lovely and encouraging demeanor, and is well organized.
By Ray Romanowski on 10/26/2020
I am applying for a position that has grant writing as one part of the job description. This course is very good at outlining the steps involved and explaining how to accomplish them.
By Roderick Peet on 10/23/2020
Excellent overview of grant writing. I knew nothing about it before I took the course. Now I could write a recognizable grant proposal. With a little practice I could write a great one.
By Cheryl Noti on 10/12/2020
I thought the class was excellent. just the right information. Not too long, yet with enough detail to start going after grants.
By Timothy Stone on 10/5/2020
Interesting so far.
By Cindy Griffith on 10/3/2020
Training material was just as recommended for grant writing...specific, concise, relevant and most of all achievable. I feel less intimated by the process of grant writing after taking this course.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100








