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The Advanced
Grant Writing Course

for Alberta and Canadian Businesses

Learn a proven process for winning government grants. The course is created and taught by David Kincade, a professional grant writer with 25+ years of experience. 

✓ Includes your grant calendar (e.g., customized list of grants)

✓ Create a master grant application you can use year after year

✓ Ideal for people seeking more than $50,000 in grants

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You know grants are out there, but winning them feels difficult because…

You don’t know where to start

You’re totally overwhelmed with questions like: How do I find grants? How do I know if I’m eligible? How do I apply? And so on.

You don’t know the steps or process

The application feels completely daunting. Getting organized is taking forever. How will you ever get it done by the deadline?

You’re busy – and don’t have the time

You’re already juggling multiple priorities so applying for grants is usually at the bottom of your list.

You feel the pressure to win grants,
but feel totally lost

Your boss, clients, or internal stakeholders want you to be applying for (and winning!) grants.

You know it can be done because you see others in your space winning.

But you worry that you don’t have the right skills, process, or guidance to win – and that all of your time and effort will be wasted.

Complete a winning grant application in just 12 weeks

Grant agencies will swim through shark-infested waters to fund competent people with innovative ideas – but most people fail to stand out during the application process.

With this course, you’ll learn exactly how to do that, following a proven process developed by an elite grant writer with 30 years of experience across grant writing, government, politics, and more.

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“In the 12 weeks while doing this course, I wrote and won $173,000”

I started dabbling in grants in 2019, mostly because I wanted a new playground at our community hall, and we couldn’t afford it.

I was paying for subscriptions for grant websites, taking online 101 courses, and scrolling for hours to find grants. I felt like I had outgrown all the 101 courses and free online tips and tricks, but I wasn’t sold on David’s Advanced Grant Writing Course (I was intimated by the “advanced” part in the title). But after thinking about it, I decided to take the first step and emailed David just to see what it was about.

I was so amazed at David’s remarkable enthusiasm for grants and his extensive knowledge was astounding. After talking to him, it truly reignited my passion and put aside any fears I had. He explained how the course would work. Even with my busy schedule, it worked.

I wish I had taken this course right from the start as it would have saved me so many mistakes and so much time. The course just brought everything together. The funny thing is, it took me over 4 years to win almost $400,000 in grants on my own, but in the 12 weeks while doing the course, I wrote and won $173,000 – that’s almost half of what I won in 4 years!

I never felt like the material was over my head and David was always there to help; he consistently demonstrated his knowledge and critical thinking skills all while being a natural leader.

I highly recommend taking this course, whether you’re just starting out or if you have been writing for a while. This course is an invaluable addition to every level. My grant writing is cleaner, my asks are clearer, and I am finally confident in what I’m doing!”

Candice Stevenson

Professional Grant Writer

In just 12 weeks, you’ll get the skills & knowledge you need to…

Write grants like an expert

Get the skills and knowledge you need to create winning grant applications again and again.

Reduce overwhelm by getting total clarity into the process

Learn every step of the grant writing process so you reduce confusion, save time, and delegate when needed.

Find grants that are ideal for your organization

Get a personalized list of grants you can apply for now, plus FREE checklists with everything you need for your application.

Complete high-quality grant applications faster

Learn a proven-to-work system that’s helped hundreds of students write winning grant applications faster & more efficiently.

Create a master grant template you can use again & again

Use the template to apply for multiple grant applications year after year, saving you tons of time and resources.

Finally complete that application you’ve been putting off

With 12 weeks of training and expert guidance, you’ll have everything you need to complete a winning grant application.

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Lynn Smith
Regional Planning Coordinator for the Peavine Metis Settlement

Since taking the course I have secured approximately $9M in grants

During our course, I was working on an infrastructure grant for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

Peavine was awarded $1.8 million for upgrades. I also got a climate change grant for $300,000 for 2 years, a grant for Mapping for another $300,000 for 3 years.

Since taking the course I have secured approximately $9M in grants for Peavine Metis Settlement since 2022.

Madison Boven
Madison Boven
Entrepreneur

I submitted my first RFP since your course and I found out today that we won!

It is a $920k contract so that is HUGE for us!

We were told that the competition was steep, but we beat out all the big firms from Edmonton, so that was just really exciting and a testament to the skills I was able to develop in your course.

We also won a $1.2 million dollar program from the Feds for Youth Employment & Literacy Services that I helped write as well. So it was a pretty exciting day around here! approximately $9M in grants for Peavine Metis Settlement since 2022.

Alison Pulvermacher
Alison Pulvermacher
Professional Grant Writer

We won 3 employment related grants

When I started this course I had been working with an organization putting together grant applications along with general administrative tasks.

The applications were submitted by the client. While working on this course I have now submitted more than one grant.

We won 3 employment related grants. One of the agencies came back to us when they had more money to give out. This course taught me a lot about the processes and procedures when putting together an application.

The Advanced Grant Writing Course is ideal for…

Employees

Improve your grant writing skills so you can win more grants for your organization, or offer your skills to other businesses for a premium price.

Entrepreneurs

Win the funding you need to commercialize your technology, attract new customers, reduce debt, keep more equity, and more.

Business consultants

Level up your grant writing skills so you can offer more services to your clients and charge a premium for your expertise.

Executives

Submit more applications by learning a proven process for winning grants. Save time & stress by learning how to delegate.

Professional grant writers

Save time, money, and headache by learning how to organize the chaos from a professional grant writer with 30+ years of experience.

Indigenous communities

Get the money you deserve so you can fund important community projects, from economic development to recreation & beyond.

Pia Giltner
Pia Giltner
Executive Assistant to the CEO at Radicle

After taking the course, I helped us win $1.7M grants

I knew nothing about grants before I took this course. I was an executive assistant to our company’s CEO.

After taking the course, I helped us win $1.7M in employment, training, intern, export, and technology grants.

I can’t recommend this course enough!

John Paton
John Paton
Executive Director at Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association.

A roadmap to make my grant writing even more successful

Lots of us have great ideas but do not know where to look to access grant funding to bring those ideas to reality.

David has a methodical, effective way of guiding you through the process of finding and writing grants.

I have previously written many grant applications, but David’s course has provided me with a roadmap to make my grant writing even more successful.

For those just starting their grant writing journey, there is gold in this course for you. Thank you David!

Godfrey
Dr. Godfrey Okeke, PhD.
Founder/CEO of Awele Technologies Inc

Since completing the course 8 months ago, we have secured over $75,000 in grants

Before taking the course, many startup founders have told me not to waste time with grants because of the tedious and time-draining process.

However, taking the course was a game change for me personally and my company because David made it very straightforward and easily applicable.

Although the cost of the course is very worth it, David also helped us secure a grant to pay for a significant cost of the course.

Since completing the course 8 months ago, we have already secured over $75,000 in grants till date with 100% grant applicant success rate. We look forward to securing over $100,000 additional grants money.

What’s included in the course

This is a live, 12-week course that’s offered 3x per year. The next class begins online January 22, 2025 at 9am MST.

21 hours of live Zoom training with Dave

Make progress on your grant application every week with live, interactive training that’s designed to improve your grant writing skills while providing accountability.

12 office hour sessions with Dave & fellow students

Get personalized, hands-on guidance from a grant writing expert. Office hours are also great for meeting, learning, and getting support from fellow students.

24/7 online portal with 100+ lessons & 14 hrs of video

Jump in at any time to review lessons from the week, skip ahead, download a helpful resource, or binge watch dozens of sessions with our exclusive group of experts.

Free checklists to keep you organized

Get a clear list of everything you’ll need for a successful grant application; you’ll also get a real grant application sample you can use as inspiration when working on your own responses.

Employees

Improve your grant writing skills so you can win more grants for your organization, or offer your skills to other businesses for a premium price.

Free VIP Grant Calendar

Know exactly which grants to apply for with our VIP grant calendar; includes a comprehensive list of hand-picked grants that are ideal for your business or organization.

Exclusive sessions with guest speakers

Learn from guest experts who specialize in a variety of niches related to successful grant writing, including project management, sales & marketing, patent & IP law, financial planning, and more.

12 weeks of hands-on instruction from a grant writing expert

Learn exactly which documents, information, and resources you need to complete a successful grant application.

Learn how to engage and identify stakeholders in a way that builds trust.

I Learn how to build clear and concise project plans, including objectives, anticipated outcomes, and deliverables.

Learn to build business plans by leveraging grant application content.

I Learn how to efficiently and effectively find grants that fit your business or organization.

Become a master at identifying and tracking the right government grants, so you can save time and headache each year.

Learn how to find and review the best grants for your business or organization.

Walk away with a clear and personalized grant calendar you can return to year after year.

Learn how to come up with a plan that will exceed grant agency expectations.

This class features a live session with one of our guest experts who specializes in project management.

Learn the steps and skills required when it comes to meeting with grant agencies and building trust.

Create a meeting preparation template to help you feel prepared and confident before meeting with the agency.

Get a clear understanding of the technical details required in successful grant applications, how to effectively communicate with technical teams, and which questions to ask.

The output can be added into your grant application and will save you hours of time and headache.

Learn how to write answers that WIN from a professional grant who has helped clients and students win $39M+ in grant funding.

Learn different tactics for writing exceptional answers that will help you stand out and improve your chances of winning.

Learn how to answer questions in ways that help the grant agency achieve its goals.

Learn to write exceptional answers that build trust, save time, and earn points from the grant agency.

Learn how to communicate with agencies that are risk-averse.

Use our extensive checklists and sample answers to show the grant agency that you understand – and are effectively planning for – all potential risks.

Learn how to communicate your economic impact in your grant applications.

Leverage our government research content to present your application in the strongest position.

Get a refresher on the most important aspects of the course while solidifying your skills as a grant writer.

Get hands-on help as you update and finalize the most critical aspects of your grant application.

 

12 weeks of hands-on instruction from a grant writing expert

Week 1 – Grant Fundamentals

Learn exactly which documents, information, and resources you need to complete a successful grant application.

Learn how to engage and identify stakeholders in a way that builds trust.

Week 2 – Project Management

I Learn how to build clear and concise project plans, including objectives, anticipated outcomes, and deliverables.

Learn to build business plans by leveraging grant application content.

Week 3 – Finding Grants

I Learn how to efficiently and effectively find grants that fit your business or organization.

Become a master at identifying and tracking the right government grants, so you can save time and headache each year.

Week 4 – Finding Grants II

Learn how to find and review the best grants for your business or organization.

Walk away with a clear and personalized grant calendar you can return to year after year.

Week 5 – Project Management II

Learn how to come up with a plan that will exceed grant agency expectations.

This class features a live session with one of our guest experts who specializes in project management.

Week 6 – Meeting Preparation

Learn the steps and skills required when it comes to meeting with grant agencies and building trust.

Create a meeting preparation template to help you feel prepared and confident before meeting with the agency.

Week 7 – Technology Roadmap

Get a clear understanding of the technical details required in successful grant applications, how to effectively communicate with technical teams, and which questions to ask.

The output can be added into your grant application and will save you hours of time and headache.

Week 8 – Writing to Win I

Learn how to write answers that WIN from a professional grant who has helped clients and students win $39M+ in grant funding.

Learn different tactics for writing exceptional answers that will help you stand out and improve your chances of winning.

Week 9 – Writing to Win II

Learn how to answer questions in ways that help the grant agency achieve its goals.

Learn to write exceptional answers that build trust, save time, and earn points from the grant agency.

Week 10 – Risks & Mitigation

Learn how to communicate with agencies that are risk-averse.

Use our extensive checklists and sample answers to show the grant agency that you understand – and are effectively planning for – all potential risks.

Week 11 – Economic Impacts

Learn how to communicate your economic impact in your grant applications.

Leverage our government research content to present your application in the strongest position.

Week 12 – Bringing it all together

Get a refresher on the most important aspects of the course while solidifying your skills as a grant writer.

Get hands-on help as you update and finalize the most critical aspects of your grant application.

How The Advanced Grant Writing Course is different from other courses out there

Save up to 100% with a training grant

If you’re in Alberta, you may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant which covers 66-100% of the cost of this course (95% of our students have won this grant with our help!).

Created by an elite grant writer with 30 years of experience

Learn how to write winning grant applications from a seasoned expert who’s worked on hundreds of grant applications and helped students win nearly $30 million in grant funding.

Expert guidance & personalized support every week

Make progress every week in a simple and systematic way. With Dave on your side, you’ll be able to stay on track instead of giving up or getting lost in the complexities.

Exclusive access to grant writing experts

Learn from guest experts who specialize in a variety of niches related to successful grant writing, including project management, sales & marketing, patent & IP law, financial planning, and more.

Private community with other grant writing students

Share challenges and learn from other students who are on the same grant writing journey. Make lasting connections that can provide you with the support you need to succeed.

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Hi, I’m Dave

Creator of The Advanced Grant Writing Course

Nearly 30 years ago, I was like you: I knew grants existed, but I had no idea how they worked – or how to win them.

When I began working at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, researching grants became part of my job so I made it my mission to learn everything I could about grant writing – from finding the right grants to creating processes that would make the application process faster and more effective.

From there, I spent 12+ years working as a successful grant writer where I helped clients win over $10 million in grant funding across technology, agriculture, environmental work, and more.

Today I teach my winning system to people like you, and have helped my students win over $29 million in grants and counting. I’d love the opportunity to help you next!

David Kincade, 
MA Founder of Alberta Business Grants
Creator & Instructor of The Advanced Grant Writing Course

Find out if the course is for you

Tell us a bit about you to start the conversation. No prior grant knowledge or experience necessary!

What happens next?

After completing the form, a member of our team will reach out to help you determine if the course is right for you.

If the course is right for you, we’ll send you a link to join at your convenience; if not, we’ll provide you with free resources and suggestions for next steps.

Just $5,000 CAD

plus tax

Update: Canada-Alberta Job Grant is currently closed. Please ask about payment plans.

Have a question
about the course?

Check out our FAQs below or reach out to our team for more information.

Classes are live and run for 12 weeks on Wednesdays via Zoom from 9 am – 11 am MST (10-minute coffee breaks are included during class time). The next course begins January 22nd to April 9th, 2025.

Classes are delivered live on Zoom for 12 weeks (each class is just 2 hours). Be prepared to have your camera on during the live classes as student interaction is a key part of the experience. Office hours with David (1 hour) are also available after each class.

In addition to the live classes, the course has a portal where each lecture is recorded in a 30-minute format. You can watch the lecture and get caught up. You also get access to the portal for a year once the class ends. If you are on a training grant, see the grant’s guidelines for reimbursement instructions.

The online portal has over 14 hours of video content and over 140 lessons. You can use the portal to catch up on any live classes you’ve missed or to deep dive in areas such as how to write team biographies, project management, grammar lessons, and more. You can also download several checklists and templates.

The course is online and conducted via live Zoom sessions. Be prepared to have your camera on during the live classes as student interaction is a key part of the experience.

The course is live and hosted on Zoom. If you miss a class, you can catch up by watching the video recording within the course portal.

Yes! When you sign up for the course, I will ask you a few questions about your position and industry which I will use to create a customized list of grants that you and/or your organization are eligible for. You can use this list to organize and track your eligible grants year after year.

Yes, this course is taught by David Kincade who is a professional grant writer with 30 years of education and experience across grant writing, politics, government, and teaching.

Normally, yes, but at the moment the Canada-Alberta Job Grant is closed until April 2025. If you are outside of Alberta, please let us know and we can see if the grants are available in your province.

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a government grant that provides financial assistance to employers who want to train their current or future employees across a variety of in-demand skills (including grant writing!).

 

If the grant is open and you’re eligible, we can help you apply and hopefully win (which is how 95% of our students pay for the course). These grants are normally first come, first serve. They run out, so you need to apply as soon as possible (we can help you apply faster and accurately for FREE).


The training grant application must be submitted before the course begins. If you win, the training grant goes to you (if you are the business owner) or your employer. Employers/entrepreneurs pay the course fee, and once the training is completed, they will be reimbursed 66%, 80%, or sometimes 100% depending upon eligibility. 

To see if you’re eligible, please reach out to our team.

Yes! We have other students win training grants in their province for this course. Below is a list of training grants outside of Alberta:

 

BC, B.C. Employer Training Grant

Sask, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant

MB, Canada-Manitoba Job Grant

ON, Canada-Ontario Job Grant

QC, Emploi Québec

NB, Labour Force Training

PEI, Workplace Skills Training

NS, Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

NFLD, Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant

NWT, The Canada Northwest Territories Job Grant

YK, Working UP

NU, Grant for Nunavut Employers (GNE)

To see if you’re eligible, please reach out to our team.

No. While this is an advanced grant writing course (and prior knowledge or experience is always helpful), you are not required to come in with a specific level of grant writing knowledge. 

If you’re not sure, our team will work with you to determine if the course is right for you (and if it’s not, we will provide you with free resources and suggestions for next steps).

If you’re struggling to get approval from your boss, please reach out and we can provide you with some information that will help educate both you and your team on the value of this course and how it can help you win more grants.

Class size varies, but we typically have between 10-20 students in each class.

This course attracts a diverse mix of students across different positions and industries. 

 

Some students are employees looking to win grants for their organization. Others are entrepreneurs or executives who are trying to win grants for their businesses. Some are consultants or professional grant writers who want to improve their skills and offer more services to clients. We also have many members from indigenous communities who are trying to win more grants.

 

If it’s helpful to know, typical students have these pain points before joining the class:

  • Lack of grant knowledge / skill / training / experience
  • Lack of process / organization
  • Lack of time / time management / efficiency
  • Difficulty in finding grants (knowing where to look, which are the “right” ones for them, tracking them, etc)
  • Overwhelm / lack of confidence

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