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Become a grant writing expert and learn how to secure funding for your projects with professional grant writing classes in Los Angeles. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to write compelling grant proposals and increase your chances of success.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, but 1 class live online is available.

Writing for Competitions, Residencies & Grants

Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom

Prepare to propel your artistic career forward with our comprehensive workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Over six weeks, master the art of crafting compelling applications for competitions, residencies, and grants. From refining your artist statement to polishing your CV, gain the essential skills to stand out in the competitive arts landscape.

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Grant Proposal Writing & Identification

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Learn the strategies and techniques of writing a proposal. Learn to identify community needs and budgeting costs to meet those needs, and other strategies/techniques for grant writing Internet experience is recommended.

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Write a $1,000-$10,000 Grant in One Day

West Los Angeles College @ Fine Arts Bldg, Los Angeles, CA

Educators, community- and faith-based organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and starving artists can use grants. Many corporations and foundations offer mini-grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to meet immediate needs—and the applications can be completed in just a few hours. Because it’s so easy, you can apply for multiple grants to total the amount you need. Get links to appropriate available opportunities along with sample grant proposals,...

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What is a grant? Who gets grant money, and how are they selected? 

There are many conversations that occur around grant funding, especially nonprofits, government agencies, and Pell Grants for college students. 

There are two primary types of grant funding - governmental and private trusts. Government grants can come from the federal, state, and municipal levels. Grants are one way the government supports community development and innovative research. They’re also meant to bolster the economy. If you’re curious about all the causes federal grants can support, you can look at the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).

Private trusts also provide grants, they’re just not owned by the government. These trusts are usually funded by a wealthy individual or family. Some examples of private trusts you may have heard of before are Google Dot Org, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation. 

Unlike a loan, a grant recipient doesn’t have to pay back the money; however, there are many steps and a tedious process to go through before you or an organization you’re writing an application for can even be considered. With grants, the items you can spend money on are typically specific and usually don’t include personal or living expenses. 

The budget is one key piece of almost any grant application. In fact, there are several common elements you’ll see listed as application requirements. You’re likely to include:

  • Cover letter 
  • Summary of the project
  • Project objectives
  • Description of the problem and how the project provides a solution
  • Project methods
  • Timeline 
  • Budget
  • Endorsement letters from community supporters

Each grantmaker has its own priorities, which you can usually glimpse in the application requirements. For example, one grant may require more description and context about the project while another might be focused much more on deliverables, timelines, and budgets. It’s extremely important for grant writers to pay attention to these details, as grants can be denied for not following instructions. So, whatever the application calls for, follow it to a “T.” 

Grant funding usually occurs in three steps: 

  1. Pre-award, when grant writers discover and apply for grants
  2. Award, when the grantmaker decides on who receives the money and informs them of their decision
  3. Post-award, when the business receives the money, proceeds with the project, and documents progress and successes

Documentation is critical for grant-funded projects, especially when the grantmaker has specified the money be used for specific expenses. 

The people who write and submit the application materials are called grant writers. These creatives focus on researching available funds, applying for them, and hopefully receiving the funding. These processes are complex, and most nonprofits and other community organizations work with a designated grant writer - freelance or employees - to prepare their materials. 

Having a four-year degree in a writing heavy subject like English is helpful for getting a grant writing job, but there are many grant writing classes you can take without having to earn a degree. There are also established credentials like becoming Grant Professional Certified (GPC) that could help you land work. One of the most important aspects of a grant writer’s career is their success with being awarded funds through their applications. Experience is key, so practicing what you learn is the best way to build a career in this line of work. 

Why You Should Learn Grant Writing in Los Angeles

Grant writing is a great skill no matter where you live. If you’re near New York City, though, there’s an exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the city. NYC is the most populous city in the United States, which means there’s a ton of diversity. It also means there’s more community need in many areas. If you learn grant writing, you could help the communities who need it most. 

Because the city is huge, there are plenty of chances to practice your new grant writing skills. As you’re practicing, you’ll be able to positively impact your community and meet lots of new people from all walks of life. 

On a practical note, there are many grant writing jobs available throughout the city. Nonprofits and other community organizations are often hiring specifically for grant writing positions. Some businesses, especially those who are small or just starting out, may prefer to work with a freelance grant writer. This is an ideal set up if you don’t want to switch careers or are still deciding because you can get practice without taking a full time job. 

In-Person Grant Writing Classes in Los Angeles

When you decide to learn any new skill, the number of choices may feel overwhelming at first. If you want to learn about grant writing but aren’t sure where to start, try looking at grant writing classes on CourseHorse. You can easily see what’s available in your area.

On the West Coast in Los Angeles, there are plenty of grant writing courses available to choose from. Los Angeles City College hosts Grant Proposal Writing & Identification in Downtown/Northeast LA to share information on how to identify what your community needs, ways to budget to meet the needs, and techniques for effective grant writing.

Write a $1,000-$10,000 Grant in One Day by West Los Angeles College in Culver City teaches you how to apply for smaller “mini-grants” of $1,000 to $10,000. These grants are typically quicker and easier to apply for, and you can use multiple grants to get to your goal. Learn how to complete applications easily and effectively. By the time class is over, you’ll have the skills you need to apply for these mini-grants that same day. These are a great way to practice applying for bigger, more rigorous grant funding.

Dr. Adriene Davis, who’s raised more than $45 million dollars in grant funding, teaches her successful grant writing strategies in BlackBook Guide to Grant Writing Workshop by The Black Book & Wine Club, LLC. For those in the Carson, South LA area, the course offers an exciting opportunity to learn “trade secrets” from an extremely successful grant writer. Aside from a rigorous class agenda, participants also receive the BlackBook Guide to Grant Writing, lunch, and a course certificate when you complete class. 

Virtual Grant Writing Classes 

For those who prefer learning online, there are many online grant writing classes you can choose from. There are a few notable benefits when you learn online, too, including: 

  • Learning from the spaces you’re most comfortable in
  • Ability to better control the distractions around you
  • No lengthy commute - especially nice in and around NYC
  • Larger number of specific class topics to pick from

With online classes, you’ll generally have to provide at least some of your own materials; however, grant writing usually doesn’t require many. There are also many instructors and schools who will send you what you need to participate in class, so you’ll want to make sure you know what’s included (if anything) when you sign up. 

If you’re an artist, Grant Writing for Artists by the Los Angeles Center for Photography may be an ideal class to consider. Explore where to find funding, the proposal elements you’ll need to prepare, and an example of an artist’s grant proposal that’s been successful. During the course, you’ll also workshop things like your artist statement, project budget, and how to select the best samples to send with grant applications. 

Successful grant writer Tracie Holder leads Grant Writing for Creatives: A Two-Part Workshop through NY Media Center by IFTG. This two-day intensive is sure to get your next creative grant proposal (or your first) off to a strong start. From learning how to see proposals through the funder’s eyes to avoiding common mistakes to learning how to infuse your artistic process with writing, the workshop will be a great learning experience for any creative who may need funding. 

Business Writing Level 1: Two Day Intensive by the renowned Gotham Writers’ Workshop is a nice way to build your business writing skills. Key concepts like tone, writing structure, and creating a solid writing process will help you become a successful grant writer. All of the lessons apply to grant writing, especially learning to draft meaningful, cohesive writing in a professional tone. Clarity is key in all writing, especially grants and other business writing. 

What to Learn After Grant Writing

If you’re ready to move on from grant writing, or need a break to digest all of the new information, there are several other areas you can grow in to make yourself more marketable for future employers. 

Advanced Business Writing by Noble Desktop was designed to teach you how to format and use business documents on a regular basis such as schedules, proposals, contracts, and more. Through a four-step process, you’ll be able to write “any document for your business” and identify what your audience needs from you. If you decide to take this course, you’ll need to be proficient in business writing. Noble has an Effective Business Writing course that will help you prepare so you’re ready for this, more advanced class. 

Grant writing isn’t all that creative, and there’s quite a bit of following instructions down to the letter. With this kind of skill set and writing technique, you could consider learning technical writing in a class like Technical Writing Introduction by Learning Tree International. Technical writers work on documents like white papers and manuals, which need high attention to detail in the same way as grant writing. During this class you’ll learn about what makes a technical document work, how to figure out what your audience needs, and how to use graphical tools effectively (like tables and diagrams). 

On a bigger scale, Be Social Change offers a Future of Nonprofit Fundraising course for those who want to understand the foundation of fundraising and nonprofits. The instructor(s) will discuss the importance of donors, the newest fundraising technologies, and how to make a career in nonprofit fundraising and development. You’ll learn grant writing strategies, too, which makes it a great class to segue into if you’re interested in grant writing and the nonprofit sector.

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