GrantStation

Find aligned funding, organize opportunities, and strengthen grant strategies and proposals with research, planning, and writing tools.

Build nonprofit grant, fundraising, and organizational skills through expert-led training, on-demand learning, and practical resources.

Build grantseeking and nonprofit skills through expert-led webinars, recordings, and flexible self-paced courses.

Helps nonprofits understand grant capacity, identify areas to strengthen, and find resources for a stronger path to funding.

Helps nonprofit teams save time on grantwriting with AI while protecting privacy, accuracy, and their organization's authentic voice.

Keep up with relevant grantmakers and upcoming funding deadlines through newsletters tailored to U.S., Canadian, and international grantseekers.

Help members, patrons, students, grantees, and clients access GrantStation resources through tailored partnership and membership options.

Connect with grantseekers and nonprofit leaders through advertising, branded content, and sponsorship opportunities.

Stay informed about philanthropy trends and use research, peer benchmarks, and tailored reports to guide grantseeking efforts.

Find resources to strengthen grantseeking skills, support career growth, and stay current on nonprofit and philanthropic developments.

GrantStation Membership

GrantStation Membership provides access to a grantseeking platform with funding profiles, curated opportunities, search tools, strategy resources, project planning and tracking tools, and proposal-development guidance. Members can research funders across U.S., Canadian, international, federal, and state government sources; review funder priorities, eligibility, deadlines, giving history, and funding patterns; and organize prospects and next steps in projects. Membership also includes AI-assisted search-term suggestions, the Proposal Reviewer, funding updates, and Member Services support.

• Find Relevant Funding Opportunities
  Explore funder records and curated grants across regions and grant types to identify opportunities that may fit your organization's work.
• Assess Funder Fit And History
  Use detailed funder information and giving history to understand whom funders support and assess whether an opportunity is worth pursuing.
• Filter And Focus Grant Searches
  Narrow or broaden results using relevant criteria, then save search criteria to the related project.
• Research Current Funder Information
  Use maintained, date-stamped records that reflect funding information as it is updated.
• Keep Research Connected To Projects
  Keep each funding need, its research, saved prospects, and planning information together.
• Prioritize And Track Opportunities
  Manage prospects by recording priorities, responsibilities, deadlines, decision dates, and progress through application stages.
• Plan A Repeatable Grant Strategy
  Connect prospects to a broader plan with calendars, goals, diversification assessment, benchmarking, and grantseeking metrics.
• Develop Clearer Grant Proposals
  Use practical guidance and examples to develop applications and strengthen key parts of proposals.
• Generate Useful Search Terms
  Turn a project description or website into suggested search terms to help begin a funding search.
• Review And Strengthen Proposal Drafts
  Get feedback on a proposal's strengths and improvement areas, with recommendations to apply before submission.
• Stay Informed And Get Support
  Receive funding-related updates and contact Member Services for help using GrantStation or answering membership questions.

Online Learning Academy Subscription

A one-year subscription to GrantStation's nonprofit training program. It includes access to more than 100 live webinars each year on grants, fundraising, and organizational development; self-paced courses; interactive Q&A sessions with GrantStation experts; a resource library with examples, downloads, and templates; and recordings of live sessions. Recordings from external presenters are available for 30 days, while more than 25 recordings led by GrantStation's internal team are available on demand. One additional person can share the subscription at no cost, with discounted group options for three or more users. GrantStation membership is sold separately.

Category: Online Courses

• Join Expert-Led Training Throughout The Year
  Participate in year-round live learning on grant success, fundraising strategy, and other nonprofit topics.
• Learn Grant Skills At Your Own Pace
  Build grantwriting skills, develop a nonprofit funding strategy, and learn about corporate sponsorships and revenue streams.
• Revisit Training On Your Schedule
  Watch eligible recordings after live sessions and access GrantStation-led webinar recordings on demand.
• Get Guidance On Real-World Challenges
  Ask GrantStation experts for practical guidance related to proposals, projects, or nonprofit work.
• Use Examples And Templates In Your Work
  Refer to examples, downloadable materials, and templates alongside Academy training.
• Share Access With A Teammate
  Include one additional person at no added cost, or ask about discounted options for groups of three or more.
• Attend Exclusive Subscriber Events
  Access events identified as exclusive to Online Learning Academy subscribers.

Online Education

GrantStation's online education service offers grantseekers and nonprofit professionals live webinars, recorded training, and self-paced courses. Sessions cover grant writing, grant strategy, fundraising, and organizational development, with practical instruction from experienced presenters. Most presentations are CFRE and/or GPC certified. Learners can purchase many offerings individually or access a broader collection of webinars, courses, and resources through a separate Online Learning Academy subscription.

Category: Online Courses

• Build Skills Through Expert-Led Live Training
  Join live training on nonprofit and grantseeking topics led by experienced presenters.
• Review Training On Your Schedule
  Access recorded training at a convenient time; purchased recordings are available for up to a year.
• Learn At Your Own Pace
  Explore grantwriting, grantseeking, and other nonprofit topics on a schedule that works for you.
• Access A Year Of Training And Resources
  The subscription brings live webinars, courses, recordings, Q&A sessions, and practical resources together in one learning offering.
• Sharpen Skills In Focused Sessions
  Get targeted instruction in a short session combining practical strategies and interactive discussion.
• Earn Eligible Continuing Education Credits
  Participate in eligible presentations that count toward continuing education requirements; availability varies by session.
• Train Individually Or With A Group
  Choose individual or group registration for many webinars. Group access can accommodate up to ten attendees with one coordinator.

Grant Readiness Roadmap

The Grant Readiness Roadmap is a free, interactive 20-question assessment that helps nonprofits understand their capacity to apply for and manage grants. It takes about 10 minutes and evaluates organizational readiness, budget and financial management, and reporting and compliance. Users receive a personalized score in each area and curated resources mapped to their results. Signing in before completing the assessment allows users to save their report to their organization's dashboard. The assessment addresses overall organizational capacity, not readiness for a specific grant opportunity.

• Assess Grant Capacity In 10 Minutes
  Answer 20 questions to get a structured picture of your organization's overall capacity to apply for and manage grants.
• Find Scores And Resources For Each Area
  Use area-specific scores and curated resources to understand results and find practical next steps.
• Review Three Core Capacity Areas
  See your organization's capacity across organizational readiness, budget and financial management, and reporting and compliance.
• Clarify Your Organization’s Overall Readiness
  Understand the assessment's focus on overall organizational capacity to apply for and manage grants, rather than readiness for a particular opportunity.
• Save Your Report To The Dashboard
  Sign in before taking the assessment to keep the resulting report on your organization's dashboard.

Grantwriting with AI Starter Kit

A free, short workbook that guides nonprofit staff through a repeatable process for using AI to assist with grantwriting. It covers protecting client and donor privacy, grounding AI outputs in organizational documents, writing effective prompts, and editing AI-generated work to preserve accuracy and the organization's authentic voice. Complete the interactive worksheets in a browser, or use the free quick-reference PDF for printing or sharing.

• Follow A Repeatable AI Workflow
  Use a four-step process to guide AI-assisted grantwriting, from preparing relevant materials through reviewing the output.
• Review Drafts Before They Go Out
  Apply human judgment by editing AI-generated work, checking accuracy, and preserving the organization's authentic voice.
• Protect Sensitive Information
  Apply privacy-conscious practices and avoid sharing information that should not be exposed.
• Ground Drafts In Real Documents
  Use organizational documents to keep AI-assisted writing based on the organization's actual information.
• Write More Effective Prompts
  Develop prompts that help AI produce useful first drafts for grantwriting work.
• Apply AI To Common Writing Tasks
  Use AI for initial narrative drafts, needs-statement brainstorming, language refinement, and adapting existing content for new funders.
• Complete And Save Worksheets Online
  Apply the kit's guidance through fillable, savable worksheets in a browser.
• Print Or Share Key Concepts
  Use the free PDF as a printable or shareable reference to the kit's key concepts.

GrantStation Insider Newsletters

GrantStation offers three newsletters for grantseekers: the weekly GrantStation Insider, the monthly GrantStation International Insider, and the monthly GrantStation Canadian Insider. Each shares current information on grantmakers and upcoming funding deadlines for its audience, with links to updated and relevant information. Past issues of the International Insider are available to browse and search by keyword.

• Stay Informed Each Week
  Receive weekly grantmaker information, upcoming deadlines, and grantseeking news relevant to U.S. grantseekers.
• Track Global Funding Opportunities
  Review monthly grantmaker information and upcoming deadlines relevant to international grantseekers.
• Follow Canadian Funding Updates
  Review monthly grantmaker information and upcoming deadlines relevant to Canadian grantseekers.
• Access Updated Information
  Follow newsletter links to relevant information that GrantStation works to keep updated.
• Search Past Newsletter Issues
  Browse archived International Insider issues and search across them by keyword.

GrantStation Partner Programs

GrantStation Partner Programs help organizations extend GrantStation membership resources to the communities they serve. Options include discounted memberships for association members, memberships offered as a member benefit, bulk purchases for member groups or clients, grantseeking resources for libraries and patrons, and low-cost educational access for students and nonprofit professionals.

• Offer Discounted Memberships Through Your Website
  Give constituents access to discounted memberships through a password-protected area of the partner website.
• Share Discounted Memberships With Your Community
  Purchase memberships in bulk and extend the savings and GrantStation resources to member groups, grantees, or clients.
• Extend Grantseeking Resources To Library Patrons
  Make grantmaker information and grantseeking tools available to library staff and patrons.
• Offer Memberships As A Member Benefit
  Extend GrantStation membership resources to constituents as an organizational member benefit.
• Equip Students With Grantseeking Resources
  Enhance educational offerings with GrantStation resources designed to help students and future third-sector professionals develop grantseeking skills.

GrantStation Advertising Opportunities

GrantStation offers advertising and sponsorship programs for partners seeking to promote their brands, products, services, and events to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, libraries, and grant professionals. Options include digital advertising, hosted and marketed advertorial webinars, Partner Depot promotions, customized and premium marketing programs, and sponsorships of GrantStation research and proposal contests. Partners join a carefully vetted group, with placements across GrantStation's website, newsletters, and social media.

Category: Advertising Services

• Reach Grantseekers And Nonprofit Leaders
  Promote your organization to GrantStation's grantseeking and nonprofit audience across its website, membership, and newsletters.
• Promote Your Brand Across Digital Channels
  Reach GrantStation audiences through weekly placements in newsletters, right-bar areas, and homepage content boxes.
• Present Your Offerings In A Hosted Webinar
  Explain products or services in a GrantStation-hosted and marketed webinar, subject to partner selection criteria.
• Feature Your Message Across Three Placements
  Combine newsletter, newsletter-page, and homepage exposure, including homepage text, hyperlinks, and a logo.
• Combine Placements In A Multi-Channel Campaign
  Build a coordinated campaign using selected newsletter, homepage, and social media placements over three to six months.
• Tailor Promotion To Your Interests
  Work with GrantStation on a customized marketing program shaped around your interests.
• Sponsor A Grantseeking Survey And Report
  Associate your organization with the annual survey and report through logo placements across campaign and release materials.
• Sponsor A Grant Proposal Contest
  Gain logo placements on contest and winner-announcement materials, with frequency varying by sponsorship level.
• Join A Curated Partner Group
  Present your organization alongside partners selected and endorsed by GrantStation.

TrendTrack

TrendTrack is GrantStation's information pipeline for staying current on trends in grantseeking and grantmaking. It brings together GS Insights, the State of Grantseeking survey and report, and the Benchmarker to share research, community findings, and comparisons that can inform grantseeking efforts. The State of Grantseeking Report presents findings from a survey of organizations pursuing grant funding, including trends, challenges, opportunities, and outcomes considered by annual budget, staffing, and mission focus. The free Benchmarker uses survey data to compare organizations with peers of similar budget and mission focus, with basic and customized report options to support strategy and goal setting.

• Compare Your Experience With Peers
  Use findings from organizations with similar profiles to put grantseeking experience and results into context.
• Stay Current On Philanthropy Trends
  Follow GrantStation's information pipeline for updates on developments in grantseeking and grantmaking.
• Understand Grantseeking Trends And Findings
  Review survey-based insights into grantseeking experiences and trends, including a free report and key findings summary.
• Generate Benchmarks With Your Own Grant Data
  Include organizational information in the report to examine grantseeking experience alongside survey data, and save the report to the dashboard if you are a member.
• Refine Strategy And Set Realistic Goals
  Apply findings and benchmarks to funding strategy and practical grant program objectives.
• View Benchmarks For Your Peer Group
  Select a budget range and mission focus to review survey findings from organizations in those categories.
• Read Weekly Grantseeking Insights
  Explore regular perspectives from GrantStation staff and guest writers about grantmakers, grantseekers, and philanthropy.

PathFinder

PathFinder is a resource library designed to help grants professionals sharpen their skills, grow their careers, and follow developments in the nonprofit and philanthropic worlds. It includes resources on grant research, writing, management, fundraising, organizational and professional development, strategic planning, and sector trends. Users can search by topic, resource format, keyword, or a combination of these. GrantStation members can save resources to their dashboards for easy access.

• Strengthen Your Grantseeking Skills
  Access resources spanning grant research, writing, and management, as well as fundraising and professional development, to build skills and support career growth.
• Find Resources That Match Your Needs
  Narrow the library by subject, content format, keywords, or a combination to find relevant materials.
• Save Resources For Easy Access
  Save useful PathFinder resources to your GrantStation dashboard so you can return to them easily.