Grant Professionals Association

The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is an international membership organization for people working across the grants industry. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it represents grant professionals in the United States, Canada, and around the world. GPA supports members in strengthening their skills in grant research, proposal development, and post-award grant management, while promoting ethical practices and excellence in the profession. Its mission is to empower grant professionals and those they serve through advocacy, professional communities, and high standards of practice.

GPA offers membership, local chapters, leadership development, and opportunities to connect with peers. Its education and training include GrantSchool webinars, on-demand learning, conference sessions, microlearnings, and year-long programs in grant writing, federal grants, and grant management. The association also hosts GrantSummit and other live and virtual events. Members and visitors can access publications, career resources, grant tips, readiness tools, research and salary information, advocacy updates, and a consultant directory. GPA provides resources on ethics, diversity and inclusion, artificial intelligence in grants, and professional development.