Nonprofit Grantwriting
Free resources for learning how to write effective grants.
List maintained by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. Last updated August 2025.
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Proposal writing - Candid Learning
Self-paced online training on grant proposal writing.
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Grant and Proposal Writing - 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 e91p福利在线 about grants and proposal writing.
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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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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.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Grant Writing With AI
"A stand-out grant proposals can be the difference between your organization thriving, surviving, or folding. So don't miss the opportunity presented by artificial intelligence (AI) to take your grant proposals to the next level."
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Only Grant-writing Book You'll Ever Need
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant seekers. Demystifies the process of securing grants while offering indispensable advice from funders and recipients.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Grantsmanship for the Genius
Goodwin Deacon, a master grantwriter, and Ken Ristine, a senior program officer with decades of experience, have teamed up to take us into the mind of the grantmaker and provide a step-by-step guide to crafting a proposal that is simply irresistible. Local author / grantwriter!
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Getting Funded
Guides you step-by-step through the grant seeking process, so you can succeed in today's highly competitive funding environment. Local author / grantwriter!
Format: Book
Availability: No Longer Available
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Grant Writing Clinics – Communities Rise
Get individualized support from experienced grant writers and fundraising professionals at one of our free monthly clinics to secure the funding you need to do you work. Discuss the grant writing process, understand the best practices in finding grants or planning fundraising events, or go over a draft document or plan.
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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.