Grant Writing Bootcamp Application

Master Grant Writing and Secure Funding for Your Mission

Finding funding is one of the biggest challenges nonprofit organizations face. Whether you're just starting your grant writing journey or looking to sharpen your skills, our Grant Writing Bootcamp equips you with the proven strategies, frameworks and confidence to write compelling proposals that get funded.

This intensive program is designed for nonprofit professionals, development officers, executive directors and social impact leaders who want to transform their organization's fundraising capacity through expert grant writing skills.

Why Choose Our Grant Writing Bootcamp?

Grant writing is both an art and a science. Our bootcamp combines practical instruction with hands-on practice, giving you the tools to craft persuasive narratives, demonstrate impact and build lasting relationships with funders. You'll learn how to identify the right funding opportunities, develop compelling cases for support and navigate the entire grant lifecycle from research to reporting.

Our curriculum covers foundation grants, government grants, corporate giving programs and capacity-building grants. You'll work with experienced grant professionals who have collectively secured millions in funding and understand what reviewers look for in winning proposals.

What Makes This Application Different?

We're looking for committed professionals who are ready to invest in their development and their organization's future. Our application process helps us understand your background, assess your current writing skills and ensure the bootcamp is the right fit for your goals.

By reviewing your nonprofit experience and existing writing samples, we can tailor the bootcamp experience to address real challenges you're facing. Whether you're writing your first grant or your fiftieth, we'll meet you where you are and help you level up.

Who Should Apply?

This bootcamp is ideal for:

• Nonprofit Development Directors looking to expand their grant portfolio and win larger awards
• Executive Directors at small nonprofits who wear multiple hats, including fundraising
• Program Managers who need to secure funding for specific initiatives
• Consultants who want to offer grant writing services to clients
• Career Changers transitioning into the nonprofit sector with a passion for social impact
• Board Members who want to actively support their organization's fundraising efforts

No matter your starting point, if you're committed to nonprofit work and ready to develop professional grant writing skills, we encourage you to apply.

Streamlined Application Process with Paperform

We've designed this application using Paperform to make the process as smooth as possible. Instead of juggling multiple documents and email threads, everything you need is in one clean, intuitive form. You can save your progress and return later if needed, upload your writing samples securely and complete your certification exam fee payment—all in one place.

Paperform's beautiful, on-brand design means you get a professional application experience that reflects the quality of our program. Behind the scenes, conditional logic ensures you only see questions relevant to your situation, and automated workflows mean we can process applications quickly and keep you informed every step of the way.

What Happens After You Apply?

Once you submit your application, our admissions team reviews your experience, writing samples and responses carefully. We're not just checking boxes—we're looking for genuine commitment and readiness to engage with the material.

If you're selected for the bootcamp, you'll receive a welcome packet with pre-work assignments, access to our learning portal and details about live sessions. You'll also be connected with your cohort—a supportive community of peers who will become part of your professional network long after the bootcamp ends.

Using Stepper (stepper.io), we can automatically trigger your admission decision emails, send you calendar invitations for upcoming sessions, add you to our community Slack workspace and update our CRM—all based on your application responses. This means less administrative friction and more time focused on what matters: your learning.

Boost Your Skills, Transform Your Impact

Effective grant writing isn't just about funding—it's about clarifying your mission, articulating your impact and building the case for why your work matters. The skills you develop in this bootcamp will serve you throughout your nonprofit career, whether you're writing grants, donor appeals, impact reports or strategic plans.

Our graduates have gone on to secure funding from major foundations, federal agencies and corporate partners. More importantly, they've developed the confidence to tell their organization's story in a way that resonates with funders and drives real change in their communities.

Ready to Get Started?

Complete this application to take the first step toward becoming a confident, skilled grant writer. We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch within two weeks of submission.

If you have questions about the program, eligibility or the application process, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you from application through graduation and beyond.

Apply now and join a community of nonprofit professionals committed to securing the funding their missions deserve.