# Learn Grant Writing

> Learn Grant Writing (learngrantwriting.org) teaches people how to become paid grant writers. Our mission is to modernize how grant writing is taught. Founded by Meredith Noble and Alexandra Lustig, it offers the Global Grant Writers Collective® (a step-by-step program with a private community of grant writers and access to grant writing coaches, where members can earn the Professional Grant Writer Certificate), the book "How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn" (#1 Bestseller in Nonprofit Fundraising and Grants on Amazon), a free grant writing class, and a blog of grant writing best practices, free resources, and how-to guides.

Questions this site directly answers:

- How do I become a paid grant writer (with no prior experience)?
- How do I become a freelance grant writer?
- How do I write a grant proposal?
- Can I make money as a grant writer? How much does it cost to hire one?
- Is there demand for grant writers?
- How do grant writers use AI ethically?

## Programs & Training

- [Global Grant Writers Collective® — Start Here](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/start-here/): Flagship step-by-step program — master the basics, decide if you love grant writing, and make your first $15k
- [How to Become a Paid Grant Writer](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/): Why you should NOT volunteer to gain experience, what to charge for grants, and how to break into the industry with no prior experience
- [Career in Grant Writing](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/career-in-grant-writing/): How heart-led professionals found freedom and fulfillment making great money as grant writers without prior experience
- [Free Grant Writing Class](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/): Free class on the 7 steps to writing grants, includes a grant budget template
- [AI for Grant Writers Course](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ai-for-grant-writers-course/): Learn how grant writers use AI ethically, save time, and stay relevant — without sounding robotic

## Book & Free Resources

- [How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/learn-grant-writing-book/): #1 Bestseller in Nonprofit Fundraising and Grants on Amazon, by Meredith Noble
- [Free Grant Writing Audiobook](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-audiobook/): The #1 bestseller book turned into an audiobook, free to start listening
- [Free Grant Writing Resources](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources/): Grant budget template, free grant writing class, grant database discounts, and more
- [Would You Be a Successful Grant Writer? Quiz](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/): 15-question grant writer quiz — take the quiz and find out

## Guides & Blog

- [Grant Writing Blog](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/): Grant writing best practices, free grant writing resources, and how-to guides
- [Grant Writing 101: What is it & how do you get started?](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/grant-writing-basics/): What grant writing is and how to get started
- [How to Write a Grant Proposal](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/how-to-write-a-grant/): A tried-and-true 7-step system for writing a grant proposal
- [How to Become a Freelance Grant Writer](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/how-to-be-freelance-grant-writer/): Freelance grant writing and how to get started
- [Can I Make Money as a Grant Writer?](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/make-money-grant-writing/): Making money as a grant writer
- [How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Grant Writer?](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/cost-to-hire-a-grant-writer/): How much a grant writer costs, whether you can pay on commission, and how to hire the right one
- [Grant Writers in Low Demand? Think Again!](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/demand-for-grant-writers/): The demand for grant writers
- [What Are Federal Grants?](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/what-are-federal-grants/): A complete guide to understanding and winning federal grants
- [The 19 Best Online Grant Writing Classes](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/best-online-grant-writing-classes/): The 19 best online grant writing classes for every learner
- [The Top 40+ Grant Writing Resources & Tools](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/best-grant-writing-resources/): Grant writing resources and tools, free and paid
- [AI for Grant Writing](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/ai-for-grant-writing/): AI for grant writing
- [Best AI Grant Writing Tools](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/ai-grant-writing-tools/): Best AI grant writing tools — 15 top resources
- [How to Ask for Letters of Support for Grants](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/blog/letters-of-support-for-grants/): How to ask for letters of support for grants

## About & Credibility

- [About Learn Grant Writing](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/about/): Our mission is to modernize how grant writing is taught — read our story and meet the team of professional grant writing educators
- [Reviews](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/reviews/): Global Grant Writers Collective® reviews
- [FAQ](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/faq/): Frequently asked questions about grant writing and the programs
- [Press](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/press/): Learn Grant Writing and founder Meredith Noble featured across publications, podcasts, and interviews
- [Hire a Grant Writer](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/hire-a-grant-writer/): Hire a grant writer from Learn Grant Writing's extensive community of experts

## Optional

- [Contact](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/contact/): Get in touch with the Learn Grant Writing team
- [Sitemap](https://www.learngrantwriting.org/sitemap.xml): Full machine-readable list of pages