Project Grantsmanship

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Organizations that have participated in Project Grantsmanship

8-year Evaluation Summary

Project Grantsmanship helps small to medium-size nonprofits serving Los Angeles County secure grant funding. This collaboration works specifically to support nonprofits' mission by increasing their capacity to:

• Plan programs that deliver results
• Create clear, logical, and inspiring grant proposals
• Identify and reach funders who share their goals, and
• Increase impact through collaboration with colleagues and grantmakers.

Project Grantsmanship has been generously supported by the Annenberg Foundation, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and S. Mark Taper Foundation.

How It Works

Project partners cover a significant portion of the cost for eligible nonprofit board members and paid staff to attend The Grantsmanship Center’s 5-day Grantsmanship Training Program-Online including tuition and all materials. BONUS: On the last day of class, participants enjoy a Q&A session with local foundation representatives.

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Board members or paid staff of organizations based in and serving Los Angeles County with IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and annual budgets at or below $14.5 million may send up to 2 participants. Sorry, volunteers and independent consultants are not eligible.

Cost

For qualifying organizations the entire fee is only:

$200 per person for organizations with budgets less than $750,000) or
$300 per person for organizations with budgets between $750,000 and $14.5 million.

The standard cost for this training, when offered to the public, is $1,255 for tuition and materials. 

Organizations receive half of the tuition paid as a rebate after participants complete the proposal review and online survey. 

2026 Training Dates

The next PROJECT GRANTSMANSHIP training is October 5-9, 2026. Delivered virtually using Zoom, participants connect, create, and review actual grant proposals in class with lively trainer and participant interaction, including break-out groups. See the schedule below and spend an uplifting week with colleagues while learning skills for a lifetime.

Scheduling

This training combines the convenience of Zoom with the powerhouse curriculum of the Grantsmanship Training Program, the 'gold standard' training that has launched and enhanced thousands of careers. Because the content is so comprehensive and also includes interconnected segments, participants are required to attend all sessions during the week and to fully participate throughout. Alumni rave about it: "It's challenging but exhilarating!" 

Participants submit a draft proposal for review within 5 months of the training—a great opportunity to put new skills into practice—and also complete a brief online survey 6 months afterward.

Training Hours

Online learning events plus exercises between online sessions Each online event will begin as scheduled, however, end times may vary slightly based on class needs. Friday session may be a bit longer because it includes the funder panel.

 
This is an exciting week so be sure to schedule the online sessions listed above plus time for exercises between the online sessions. Approximate total class time is 37 hours of wonderful learning.

How to Apply

Complete the Project Grantsmanship Application Form, and send it to us with required documentation. After your application is approved, you'll receive an email so you can pay $200 or $300 to reserve your seat. For questions, please contact Ashley Wright, Project Grantsmanship Coordinator, at applications@tgci.com.

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8-year Evaluation Summary

Please Note:

Class size is limited to 25 on a first-come, first-served basis. Training is delivered virtually. 

To withdraw and receive a refund, you must notify The Grantsmanship Center at least two weeks prior to the training program. In special circumstances, an eligible substitute may take your place if approved prior to the start of training.