Course curriculum

Take control of your grant-seeking efforts with this structured, hands-on training program designed to help you build a sustainable grant strategy. Develop a personalized grant calendar. Refine proposal-writing skills, and establish a system for managing grant cycles effectively.

    1. Introduction

    2. Course Workbook

    1. Laying the Foundation-Workbook pages

    2. Laying the Foundation – Identifying Funding Goals, Assessing Readiness, and Building a Strong Strategy

    3. One-on-One Coaching Session with Allison

    4. Funding Goals Worksheet

    5. Grant Readiness Assessment

    6. Funding Source Mapping (Fund Diversification)

    7. Leadership Engagement Plan Template for Grant Funding Initiatives

    8. Stakeholder Engagement Plan Guide

    9. Logic Model Toolkit

    10. Sustainability Narrative Template

    1. Part 1: Prioritizing Funders & Crafting Narratives Workbook pages

    2. Part 1: Prioritizing Funders & Crafting Compelling Proposals

    3. One-on-One Coaching Session with Allison

    4. Evaluating Funder Fit: Funder Prioritization Matrix

    5. Prospect Research: Grants Calendar Template

    6. Needs Statement Draft

    7. Bonus Work: Master Grant Application Template

    8. Needs Data List (requested during the in person session)

    1. Part 2: Compliance, Internal Systems & Long-Term Strategy Workbook Pages

    2. Part 2: Compliance, Internal Systems & Long-Term Strategy

    3. One-on-One Coaching Session with Allison

    4. Grant Roadmap Template

    1. Part 1: Building a Grants Office – Standard Operating Procedures Workbook Pages

    2. Part 1: Building a Grants Office – Standard Operating Procedures for Pre- and Post-Award Success

    3. One-on-One Coaching Session with Allison

    4. Grants Office SOP Manual and Template

    1. Part 2: Evaluation, Reporting & Storytelling Workbook Pages

    2. Part 2: Evaluation, Reporting & Storytelling

    3. One-on-One Coaching Session with Allison

    4. Write a Micro-Story of Impact

    5. Story Collection Library

About this course

  • 58 lessons

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Develop a personalized grant calendar tailored to organizational priorities.

  • Refine their proposal-writing skills with a focus on clarity, alignment, and impact.

  • Establish a sustainable system for managing grant cycles, compliance, and reporting.

Student testimonials

“The Boyd Grants Academy exceeded all my expectations! Allison’s passion for the subject was evident in every lesson and every follow-up one-on-one meeting making the material not only engaging but truly inspiring. The content was clear, well-organized, and packed with valuable insights that I could immediately apply. The course went far beyond the basic written narrative and desire for an organization to obtain a grant. This grant academy prepares an organization that is committed to applying for grant money to a process that will submit well prepared grants in a timely, well-organized fashion leading to more awards than declines. From building a culture, to building a team with roles and responsibilities, to gathering the appropriate information, to preparing the organization in the event of the award, to understanding the reporting and compliance, Allison covers it ALL. It's rare to find a course where the teaching is as strong as the material itself, but this one delivers on both fronts. I’m leaving with new skills, a deeper understanding, and renewed excitement for learning. I highly recommend Boyd Grants Academy!”

Frank Prestigiovanni, Family Promise of Montgomery County

“I've been in a grants role for two years and have had modest success with my proposals. I have no formal training in this field, so I have relied on piecing together trainings and webinars from various sources that I thought would benefit me in this role. I've been able to learn a lot that way, but I knew I was missing valuable pieces to the grants puzzle. The Grants Academy from Boyd Grants has filled in the missing pieces and then some. They've put together a comprehensive curriculum that not only teaches you how to write a winning proposal but also ensures your agency is operating from a solid foundation of program design, evaluation, reporting, and compliance, with necessary leadership and program staff buy-in. The format is an excellent blend of in-person presentations and discussions, self-paced practical application through guided assignments, and virtual one-on-ones to receive valuable feedback tailored to your specific program. This is a fantastic resource at an incredibly reasonable cost. I'm eager to see what my win rate is after completing the academy! ”

Cassie O'Reilly, Grant Specialist, Yes to Youth

“"I felt that this course was helpful in acquainting a novice with the grant writing procedure, opening my mind and eyes to the various aspects involved. "”

Kristie Guerriero

Instructor(s)

Allison Boyd

Founder and Principal Writer

Allison Boyd, Founder and Principal Writer for Boyd Grants, has almost twenty years of experience in grant writing and project management. As an active member of the Grant Professionals Association, she is one of only 24 Grants Professionals Certified in Texas. Allison has the skills and background in all sides of development, from co-chairing successful fundraising campaigns to proposal development and implementation. This robust history creates the ability to present applications that are thorough, concise, and most importantly, conscious to the cause at hand.

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