Self-Directed Learning
Learn at your own paceNot every organization is ready for a cohort or a consultant, and not every question needs one. KEA Canada’s self-directed courses put our expertise in your hands: short video lessons, practical templates, and a clear path from learning to doing, on your own schedule.
Grant Writing 101 is where our self-directed learning began. First launched in 2023 and refined through use since, it remains a practical, ready-when-you-are resource for organizations building their grant skills.
The library is growing, and we are excited about what is coming in 2026. A fully self-directed version of the GROW Revenue Program and a series of focused, single-topic modules are on the way. Courses can be taken on their own or bundled, so you can build the learning path that fits your organization.
Welcome to Grant Writing 101
Write stronger grant proposals with less guesswork and more confidence
Grant Writing 101 is a clear, step-by-step guide to help you identify, plan, prepare, and submit grant proposals. Whether you’re new to grants or looking for a refresher, this 10-module, self-paced course gives you a reliable process for approaching grant writing and securing more of the funding your work needs. Watch the video for a quick overview of Grant Writing 101, KEA Canada’s first self-directed course.
Tired of spending hours on a proposal only to come up empty-handed?
A step-by-step process makes all the difference. Grant Writing 101 was built by grant writing specialists to break the work into clear, manageable steps. You’ll learn what needs to happen before, during, and after you write a proposal, so your time goes where it counts instead of into applications that lead nowhere.
Struggle to find grants that actually suit your organization’s work?
Want to apply for the right grants but find the process overwhelming?
Apply for grants with confidence
Here’s what you’ll get:
1. A clearer understanding of the grantor/grantee partnership, and the value your organization brings to it
2. The skills to focus your time on the grants worth pursuing
3. A sense of where to find grants that fit your mission
4. The know-how to manage a grant well once the funding arrives
5. A repeatable process that makes each application stronger than the last
A practical course, built for busy nonprofit and charity teams
Grant Writing 101 is a 10-module, self-paced online course for the fundraisers, administrators, and volunteers who write proposals, often on top of everything else. Work through it in an afternoon or spread it over weeks, whatever fits your schedule.
What’s included:
- Ten 10-minute modules, each with a video lesson and a practical outcome
- The foundations to pursue larger grants with confidence, not just the easy ones
- Step-by-step plan development for a strong grant application
- A workbook to keep your goals on track
Why learn with KEA Canada?
KEA Canada was founded by Kathy Arney, who has spent more than two decades in fund development, walking beside nonprofit and charitable organizations as they build the capacity to fund their missions. The KEA Canada team knows the realities of nonprofit and charity work, and knows how to pass that knowledge on in a way you can put to use right away.
Meet your teachers
Grant Writing 101 was created and is taught by grant writing specialists Emily Bocking and Linda Whittaker. With deep experience in grant research, writing, and management, Emily and Linda share the tips and tools that help you write strong proposals and raise real dollars for your work. The course isn’t flashy. It’s practical, timeless, and built to support real, long-term results.
It’s your time
Time is precious in nonprofit and charity work. Grant Writing 101 lets you learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Sign Up
Signing up is simple. Pay a one-time fee, then access the course materials for 90 days.
Learn
Work through the 10 modules at your own pace. At 10 minutes each, you can finish in a day or spread it out over weeks.
Succeed
When you finish, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a clear, repeatable process you can bring to every grant application that follows.
Is Grant Writing 101 for me?
Grant Writing 101 is a good fit if you are:
- Responsible for writing grant proposals, whether or not that’s your main role
- New to grants and want a clear, proven way to start
- Looking to refresh and sharpen your skills
- Ready to pursue larger grants with a stronger process behind you
- Tired of putting hours into applications that don’t come through
FAQs About KEA Canada’s Grant Writing 101
What is Grant Writing 101?
Who is Grant Writing 101 for?
Grant Writing 101 is for nonprofit staff, volunteers, and leaders who want to write stronger grant proposals, especially those newer to grant writing or looking to build confidence with a clear, repeatable process. No prior grant writing experience is needed.
How do KEA Canada's self-guided courses work?
How is Grant Writing 101 different from the GROW Revenue Program?
Grant Writing 101 is a focused, self-paced course on a single skill, writing grant proposals, while the GROW Revenue Program is our flagship 12-week cohort experience that builds a complete fundraising strategy. Grant Writing 101 was created by colleagues Emily and Linda and our GROW Revenue Program was created and is delivered by Kathy Arney. Grant Writing 101 is designed for anyone looking for help with Grant Writing. The GROW Revenue Program is designed primarily for nonprofit leaders developing a revenue strategy as well as planning and building their fundraising knowledge, skills, and confidence.
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The KEA Canada team is thankful for the opportunity to create, collaborate, play and work on the lands known today as Canada. We recognize that these lands are home to the enduring presence of all First Nations and Métis people, and the Inuit.
We acknowledge that KEA Canada's home office in Canmore is in the area traditionally known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is also home to the Rocky View Métis District within the Battle River Territory (District 4).
We are grateful for the meaningful relationships that we are forging with Indigenous communities across this land that we know today as Canada as we work towards truth and reconciliation in all that we do today and every day.
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