Project Grantsmanship - Oct 5, 2026 | The Grantsmanship Center

PROJECT GRANTSMANSHIP - October 5-9, 2026

PROJECT GRANTSMANSHIP helps small to medium-sized Los Angeles County learn how to secure grants. You'll be guided by a caring, expert trainer, while working alongside colleagues who share your dedication to making stronger communities.

See your program with fresh eyes as you draft real grant proposals in class. Learn how to find grantmakers who are interested in your mission. On the last day of class, enjoy a Meet-the-Grantmakers Q&A with representatives from local foundations.

JOIN US

If you're a board member or paid staff of an organization based in and serving Los Angeles County with IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and an annual budget at or below $14.5 million, this is for you! Organizations may send up to two participants. Sorry, volunteers and independent consultants are not included.

YOUR COST

The standard fee of $1,255 is underwritten by project partners so that you pay only $200 or $300 per person, depending on your organization's budget. This fee includes everything: a whole week of knock-your-socks-off training plus the textbook, a customized e-notebook and follow-up benefits. You'll receive a 50% rebate after completing activities including submitting a proposal for review and an online survey six months after class.

PLEASE NOTE

Because this training is comprehensive and segments build upon one another, you're committing to all scheduled online sessions and class assignments.

Class is limited to 25 participants. Enrollment is first come, first served. To withdraw and receive a refund, you must notify us at least 2 weeks beforeclass starts. In an emergency, you may designate another eligible person to attend in your place before class starts. Once class has begun, substitutions are not possible.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit this application below, then email 2 items to ashley@tgci.com or applications@tgci.com:

Your organization's most recent Form 990, Form 990-N (submission confirmation), or a copy of your organization's current annual operating budget as approved by the board, and
Confirmation that your organization is listed on Candid's GuideStar database (GuideStar)

Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email with instructions to complete your registration and pay the $200 or $300 fee, which reserves your seat.

Pay by credit card, PayPal, or check. If mailing a check, please know that you're only confirmed after we receive payment.
USPS mailing address:
PROJECT GRANTSMANSHIP c/o The Grantsmanship Center
99 W. California Blvd. #50627
Pasadena, CA 91115

QUESTIONS?

For questions about Project Grantsmanship, the application process, or application status, email Ashley Wright at ashley@tgci.com or applications@tgci.com.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

October 5-9, 2026
Training is delivered virtually

	Morning online event	Between online events	Afternoon online event	Between online events
Mon	9-11am	Exercises, reading & break	1-3pm	Exercises, reading & break
Tue	9-11am	Exercises, reading & break	1-3pm	Exercises, reading & break
Wed	9-11am	Exercises, reading & break	1-3pm	Exercises, reading & break
Thu	9-11am	Group work	Group work	Group work
Fri	Group work	Group work	1-4:15pm Class & Funder Panel

IMPORTANT: This is an exciting week of approximately 37 hours of dynamic learning. In between the online sessions, you'll be working on exercises and/or projects. Please adjust your schedule for the full week of learning.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Select at least one *

Paid Staff

Board Member

First Name *

Last Name *

Cell Phone *

Office Phone *

Email *

How did you hear about Project Grantsmanship?

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION

Organization legal name *

Organization mailing address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Country *

Current annual budget *

Tuition, select one *

$200 per person for organizations with a current, annual budget of less than $750,000

$300 per person for organizations with a current, annual budget of $750,000 - $14.5M

EIN *

Year organization founded *

Your organization's mission *

Location(s) of people you serve *

Total paid employees in your organization *

Number of people served annually *

Select one category which best describes the work of your organization *

Arts, Culture, Humanities

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

Education

Social Services (such as criminal justice, youth & family services, hunger & housing, domestic violence)