USGG offers an Online Grant Writing Course for people interested in Grant Writing as a Career or those who just want to brush up on their grant writing skills. USGG’s Grant Writing as a Career Course has recently been redesigned based on client recommendations and contains two additional training modules. Included in the course are research strategies to find hundreds of grant funding opportunities and prospects interested in financially supporting the participant’s field of interest. At the end of the full self-paced course individuals will have the skills necessary to begin their own Grant Writing Career, whether it be a Home-Based Business or as a Professional Grant Writer for a Nonprofit Organization. There are three different levels of course options:

• Basic Online Introductory Level = $399 – Modules 1-4

• Premium Online Intermediate Level = $798 – Modules 1-8

• Professional Online Consultant Level = $1,197 – Modules 1-12

Training Modules

Course Contents

• Training Modules via Webinars*

• Private Consultations*

• Training Materials and Sample Proposals via EBook

• Email access to training consultant

• Weekly Funding Notifications

• Prospect Research

• Monthly Newsletter

• Professional Networking Opportunities

• Membership Discounts on New Products and Services

* Dates and times of webinars and consultations to be coordinated between client and trainer. Review and edit of full grant proposals are additional with rates starting at $100 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours.

Instructor

Beverly Santicola, President of USGG, directs the course, providing each student with one-on-one mentorship and training. Santicola has more than 25 years of experience in management, including 16 years within the non-profit sector. As a federal grants reviewer, Beverly has served as Chairperson for grants awarded by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. She also has experience in working with the US Dept. of Labor, Centers for Disease Control, Office of Minority Health, and US Dept. of Education. As Director of a nonprofit organization between 1989 and 2001, she led numerous projects that won state and national awards for excellence, including the AFL-CIO National Labor—Management Award, Work in America—Search for Excellence Award, Best Practices Award from US Depts. Of Education and Labor, and Governor’s Award for Team Excellence. Beverly is a member of the American Association of Grant Professionals and Greater Houston Grant Writers Network. She is a Certified Grants Administrator for the Community Development Grant Program (CDBG) and has maintained this certification since 2006.

Beverly is a well-respected trainer and national presenter, presenting for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Conference, Greater Houston Grant Writers Network, National Women, Infants, and Children Conference, Georgia EITC Statewide Coalition, US Department of Health & Human Services, and PGA TOUR. Her public workshops earn rave reviews from beginning grant writers as well as seasoned grant professionals.

Having earned a reputation for providing excellent educational courses, Beverly Santicola has affiliations with many colleges and universities, public safety agencies, national health care organizations, faith based institutions, city and state governments, and rural development advocates. With her diverse experience in grant writing, Beverly offers a unique perspective and practical tips on how to make a successful career out of grant writing.

Grant Writing Career Opportunities

Many successful grant writers establish profitable, home-based businesses. Grant writing is now considered to be among the most attractive careers for those seeking not only increased personal income, but also flexible, autonomous, and meaningful work. Driven by the growing need for increased funding, nonprofit agencies are always on the lookout for trained professionals in the grant writing field. Make your career move now by learning to become a professional grant writer from one of the nation’s most respected grant writing trainers.

Required Skills

Learning to write and develop grant proposals is the first priority for people interested in grant writing careers. To become a professional grant writer you need to develop skills in writing, storytelling, consulting, research, logic model development, program planning, evaluation, and budgeting. Professional grant writers in grant writing careers match project needs with available funding from private and corporate foundations, as well as local, state and federal government agencies. If you possess the following skills you can learn to become a professional grant writer:

• Good Communication Skills

• Above Average Vocabulary

• Excellent Spelling

• Creative Ability to Tell a Story in a Logical Manner

• Sound Mathematical Skills

• Excellent Computer Skills

• Strong Research Skills

• Exceptional Organizational Skills

• Self-discipline

Small Investment for Big Financial Return

Professional grant writers normally earn between $50 and $125 per hour depending upon their skill level and proven track record of writing winning grant proposals. Beginning grant writers normally charge $25 per hour or volunteer their services to gain experience in writing grant proposals. When you consider that in just a few short weeks you can be well on the way to establishing a successful career in grant writing, the course fee is both an excellent value and investment in your future.

Benefits of USGG Online Grant Writing as a Career Course

Online learning offers a convenient opportunity for working adults to make a career change while keeping regular hours at their current job. US Government Grants’ virtual classroom is available 24/7. Special features include 24-hour e-mail to the instructor, telephone consultation, PowerPoint presentation downloads, video downloads, a 250-page training manual, free review and edit, and six months free follow-up on any topic covered in the course. USGG will make client referrals to all successful graduates and list graduate names on its website after they have been awarded at least one grant for their organization.

What Organizations Hire People in Grant Writing Careers?

• Colleges and Universities

• Public and Private Elementary/Secondary Schools

• Hospitals

• Health Care Agencies

• Government Agencies

• Private and Corporate Foundations

• Performing Arts Organization

• Churches

• Environmental Groups

• Community Developers

• Youth Organizations

• Faith-Based Organization

• Community Based Organizations

• Animal Organizations

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• Fire Departments

• Tribal Governments

Time Commitment

Individuals who participate in the Grant Writing as a Career online course will have the opportunity to work at their own pace. Some students may complete the course in 5 months, while others with less time to devote may choose to spread the course out over several months. Participants should expect to commit 10-40 hours to the course activities for each module, depending upon the individual’s level of experience.

Third Party Payors

US Government Grants will gladly work with third party payors such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Offices, Veterans Administration, and other government agencies to ensure equal access to quality educational opportunities for all people regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Certified HUB Contractor

USGG is a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Contractor with Beverly Santicola owning 75% of the business.