Grant Writing Resource Hub
Welcome to the Grant Writing Resources Hub!
Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this page offers a curated selection of free tools and resources to support you at every stage of the grant development process. From crafting compelling narratives to developing budgets and navigating submission portals, these materials are designed to help Simpson College faculty and staff write competitive proposals and secure external funding.
If you have questions or would like personalized guidance, the Grant Programs Office is here to help. We encourage you to reach out for consultations, proposal reviews, or additional support tailored to your specific project.
Grant Writing Resources
Grants.gov learning center
Expand your grant-seeking skills with the Grants.gov learning center. The Grants Learning Center is your gateway to the federal grants world.
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Introduction to Proposal Writing
This self-paced, free class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal.
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Crafting compelling grant proposals
In this free, self-paced course you’ll find step-by-step guidance on each part of writing a request for funding. More than a basic introduction to proposal writing, this class walks you through each component of a proposal and provides you with activities and examples that will help you refine your writing.
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The Grantsmanship Center
The Grantsmanship Center offers a variety of free trainings; you may also purchase training programs on a variety of grant topics
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Free Course from LearnGrantWriting.org
If you are exploring grant writing, this free grant writing class is your best starting point. In just two hours, you will learn the 7 steps to writing winning grants.
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ARIS Broader Impacts Toolkit
The resources and tools on this site are designed to help Researchers and BI Professionals develop projects and partnerships that will satisfy the Broader Impact requirement of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals, and help you fulfill your interest in communicating your science.
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UC Boulder Evaluation Tools Database
Collecting feedback from program participants is critical to learning about the program’s impacts and identifying areas to improve. This site will provide you with a helpful matrix of evaluation strategies as well as a searchable database of resources for evaluation methods ranging from surveys to more informal tools for judging audience engagement.
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Logic Models: How and Why
Logic models are powerful tools that help you plan, implement, and evaluate your grant-funded projects by clearly outlining the connections between your goals, activities, and outcomes. Whether you're new to logic models or need a refresher, this guide will walk you through the basics and provide helpful examples to get you started.
Check Out the TSNE Logic Models Guide
NonprofitReady Training Resources
Learn about grant writing -and so much more- with free online workshops including Proposal Writing, Making your Case for Grant Support, Writing Grant Reports. Simply create a free account to access a wealth of non-profit related trainings.
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