Government Grants & Public Funding for Nonprofits

Government Grants & Public Funding for Nonprofits provides a comprehensive introduction to securing and managing government funding at the federal, state, and local levels. This course is designed to help nonprofit professionals understand how public funding works, how to identify the right opportunities, and how to successfully navigate the government grants process from research through implementation.
Participants will explore the full government funding landscape, including the differences between federal, state, and local grant programs, major public funding agencies, and common funding cycles. The course emphasizes practical skills such as grant research using tools like Grants.gov and SAM.gov, assessing organizational readiness and eligibility, and developing competitive applications that align with funder priorities and scoring criteria.
Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of key application components, including project narratives, budgets, logic models, and evaluation plans. The course also addresses essential compliance and reporting requirements, covering financial management, allowable costs, matching requirements, and audit preparation. Special attention is given to award management, including cash drawdowns, grant modifications, and maintaining compliance throughout the grant period.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to build a strategic approach to government funding, strengthen grant-writing capacity, and position their organizations for long-term sustainability through effective use of public funds.