Before taking Mr. Blount’s grant writing class, we had passion but no funding strategy. Within 90 days of completing the course, we submitted our first competitive proposal and were awarded $10,000 to expand our youth entrepreneurship program. Mr. Blount didn’t just teach us how to write grants; he helped us understand how funders think. Our proposals are now clearer, more aligned with funder priorities, and much more professional. This class completely changed our funding trajectory.

I had applied for grants before, but I kept getting denied. After taking Mr. Blount’s grant writing class, I finally understood how to structure my story, budget, and outcomes correctly. Within 60 days, I was awarded a $15,000 small business grant. Even better, I’m now in the review process for two additional funding opportunities. This class didn’t just help me get money, it gave me confidence and a system I can use over and over again.

Grant applications used to stress me out. I never knew if I was saying the right things or meeting the funder’s expectations. Mr. Blount’s training broke everything down step-by-step in a way that finally made sense. After applying what I learned, we submitted a proposal and were awarded $5,000 to expand our after-school. The biggest win wasn’t just the funding, it was the clarity. Now we approach every grant with confidence and strategy.