Nonprofit Grantwriting
Free resources for learning how to write effective grants.
List maintained by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. Last updated July 2025.
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Candid Learning
Free training and resources for nonprofit professionals designed to help you reach your goals.
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NonprofitReady.org
Free online courses and training on how to write grant proposals from experts in nonprofit grant writing.
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Certificate in Grantwriting - Seattle Colleges Continuing Education
Gain the knowledge to become a successful grant writer, whether you're a program manager, fund developer, the head of an organization, or community advocate. Learn a series of essential skills, from project design to development and persuasive writing, and gain practical experience.
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Specialization in Grant Writing - UW Professional & Continuing Education
University of Washington offers a specialization in grant writing and management strategies, with flexible evening and online classes to fit your schedule.
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Fundraising Leadership Certificate - Seattle University
Learn essential skills such as financial analysis, grant writing and strategies to cultivate donors through the lenses of diversity, ethics and social justice.
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Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
The Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grantseeking and fosters connections among grantseekers, non-profits, and funders.
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Communities Rise
A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings free grant writing clinics to qualifying nonprofits.
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Candid eBook Library
Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Candid digital collection. Get a free Candid library card by clicking on "Sign in" then "User ID help." Candid's collection includes books about nonprofits, philanthropy, social justice, and more. This link will take you straight to the collection of eBooks about grants and proposal writing.
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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits
"This book includes advice and stories from more than 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists, and more. It explains how to make a fundraising plan, work with individual donors, plan special events, use traditional and social media to engage supporters, and much more."
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Grant Writing
"Browning gives you everything you need to get started with your grant application. She helps you move through the grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources. From creating a strategic plan to using online databased and applying for e-grants, you'll learn new ways to get the funding you need." Also available in eBook format.
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