Why I chose the GPA Next Level Federal Grant Training for my career?

[Taurus]

After 3 years of foundation and corporate grant writing, I wanted to break into federal grants. Let me tell you—federal is a whole different beast. That's when I found the Grant Professionals Association's Next Level Federal Grant Training , and it's been transformative .

This is a year-long live online course that focuses specifically on federal proposals . The instructors, Cheryl Kester Thomas and Melanie Palmer, have raised over $235 million between them and are absolute experts . One participant said their "decades of experience shine through in every session" .

The course uses real-life examples from actual NOFOs, proposals, and supporting documents . You're not just learning theory—you're seeing what actually works. I've already used techniques from the first few sessions to strengthen a USDA proposal.

It's designed for people with 2-4 years of grants experience who want to add federal grants to their skillset . You earn 12 CEUs that count toward both the CFRE and GPC credentials . The cost is reasonable for a year of expert instruction, and the cohort model means you learn alongside other passionate grant pros.

If you're ready to level up, this training is absolutely worth considering. Feel free to ask me about my experience!

 

[Georg]

Wow, Taurus, this is exactly the kind of insight I've been looking for! I'm a junior majoring in nonprofit management, and I've been stressing about how to stand out after graduation. The fact that they use real NOFOs and actual proposals sounds way more valuable than just textbook theory. $235 million in experience is insane! Do you think this would be overwhelming for someone with only internship experience, or is the 2-4 year recommendation pretty strict?