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Train Your Own Grant Writer 

Get all of our tools, systems, and tips for a successful and sustained grant writing campaign in this comprehensive, self-paced, course. Train Your Own Grant Writer will get you grant-ready and take your organization through the entire grant process. Once you sign up, you can start immediately!

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YOUR NONPROFIT NEEDS TO BE GOING AFTER GRANTS!

Does any of this sound familiar to your nonprofit?

  • Rising costs mean monthly donations no longer cover basic expenses

  • You know grants could help, but you do not know where to start

  • Individual giving has slowed, and you need more reliable funding streams

  • Staff time and capacity are limited

  • You have strong programs ready to grow, but no room in the operating budget

If this sounds familiar, you are not behind. You are experiencing what many nonprofits are navigating right now.

Grants are not a quick fix, but they are a powerful, repeatable funding stream when you have the right strategy and systems in place.

That is exactly why Train Your Own Grant Writer was created.

This course is designed to help animal-related nonprofits build a realistic, sustainable grant writing strategy using the staff, time, and resources you already have. This course has helped animal nonprofits earn tens (or in some cases hundreds) of thousands of dollars in grant funding with clarity and confidence.

No guessing. No scrambling. No expensive consultants required.

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"This course gave me everything I needed to succeed in grant writing. The organized lessons and templates provided made it easy to get started. My nonprofit has already benefitted immensely from this course."

- Nonprofit Board Member and Train Your Own Grant Writer Student

"This course covers everything with clear instructions and templates to easily start writing grants. This course helps to organize the NP books so reporting programs are clear. Being a new NP, I am so grateful to have gone through this course so I can start this process correctly since my time is so limited. "

- Nonprofit Leader and Train Your Own Grant Writer Student

"This course was fantastic and extremely helpful to get organized and started on grant writing! It was easy to follow and contained the basics of every step in grant writing. Stephanie also provides so many helpful tips throughout the course."

- Nonprofit Volunteer and Train Your Own Grant Writer Student

The Cost of Grant Writing

(and a More Sustainable Alternative)

 

Hiring a professional grant writer can be a significant investment.

Current grant writing rates typically range from $30–$150 per hour, and most grant campaigns require many hours (and months) of work before funding is ever awarded.

For many small and mid-sized nonprofits, that cost simply is not sustainable long-term.

But there is another option.

Instead of outsourcing grant writing indefinitely, Train Your Own Grant Writer helps nonprofits build grant writing capacity internally by training a staff member, board member, or committed volunteer to manage grants over time.

This course is designed to make grant writing accessible, practical, and affordable, without sacrificing quality or strategy.

For the cost of just a few hours of professional grant writing, your organization gains lifetime access to the systems, tools, and guidance needed to implement a repeatable grant strategy.

The course is valued at over $3,200, based on the depth of training, templates, research tools, and ongoing support included. It is offered at a significantly lower price to support animal-related nonprofits and expand access to funding opportunities.

Even the smallest grants recommended in this course typically range from $5,000 to $10,000. In many cases, securing just one grant can more than cover the cost of enrollment.

More importantly, the skills and systems you build through this course continue to support your nonprofit long after the first grant is submitted.

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The Train Your Own Grant Writer Course includes:

 

Comprehensive, step-by-step training

  • Over 40 self-paced lessons that guide you through building a complete grant writing strategy, from planning and research to submission and follow-up

  • Bonus lessons added based on real student questions and feedback

Customizable tools to build your internal system

  • 11 customizable downloads to help your nonprofit organize information, track grants, and create repeatable workflows

  • Templates designed to be reused across multiple grant applications

Grant research guidance and vetted opportunities

  • Practical tools and strategies for researching grants that align with your nonprofit’s most significant needs

  • A curated list of vetted grantmakers with a demonstrated history of funding animal-related nonprofits

Writing support and real-world examples

  • Letter of Inquiry (LOI) templates and examples

  • Narrative examples and guidance tailored specifically to animal-related nonprofits

  • Tips and templates for creating both general operating and project budgets, a critical component of most grant applications

Ongoing support and access to expertise

  • Live Q&A sessions throughout 2026 to ask questions and get guidance as you apply what you’re learning

  • Email support so you are never stuck or guessing on next steps

 

What You’ll Have by the End of the Course

By the end of Train Your Own Grant Writer, your nonprofit will have a clear grant strategy, researched funding opportunities, drafted a Letter of Inquiry, and systems in place to support an internal grant writer.

Many participants begin preparing or submitting grants before completing the course, using the tools and guidance provided along the way.

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PREPARE FOR GRANTS!

Do You Need a Professional Grant Writer to Earn Grants? 

 

It is a common myth that only strong writers can successfully earn grants.

In reality, grant writing is less about creative writing and more about organization, preparation, and strategy. While clear writing matters, successful grant programs are built on systems and support.

Effective grant writing requires:

  • A realistic strategy that targets grants aligned with your most important programs

  • Organized financial, formation, and operational documents

  • Clear workflows for grant research, writing, and reporting

  • A team-based approach that supports the grant writer before and after submission

Train Your Own Grant Writer is designed to help nonprofits put all of these elements in place.

Whether your grant writer is a staff member, board member, or dedicated volunteer, the course provides the structure, tools, and guidance needed to build confidence and consistency over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Train Your Own Grant Writer

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Stephanie Mathers

After earning my BA in English, I spent most of my career in secondary education. I served in multiple roles, from high school English teacher to middle school Principal. During this time, I earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and an endorsement in Educational Leadership.

I have been writing grants for animal nonprofits and educational institutions for over a decade. My experience ranges from foundational and corporate grants to state and federal grants. Since starting Grants 4 Animals, I have helped earn, manage, and report on over 5 million dollars of grants for animal-related nonprofits. 

Along the way, I developed systems and processes to help any grant writer or nonprofit succeed. Now, I am ready to share my knowledge with you by combining my experiences with grant writing and curriculum design in the Train Your Own Grant Writer course!

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