American Grant Writers' Association, Inc. is an association of grant writers and grant managers.  

To promote professional conduct of our 1,200+ active members, the organization adopted Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics.  To further the professional growth of its members, the organization awards the Certified Grant Writer® Credential to members who have demonstrated proficiency in grantseeking. 

In 2011 the U.S. Patent Office awarded American Grant Writers' Association a Trademark for its "Certified Grant Writer® Credential (CGW)". 

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Current Board Members are    

• Alan Antopol, MBA
• Garth Hudson
• Linda Sharp, Certified Grant Writer®
• Brandon Whitaker, MBA
• John G. Porter, M.Ed., Ph.D., Certified Grant Writer®.  Dr. Porter is the Executive Director and manages the organization's activities with the assistance of staff, chairpersons, and volunteers. 

Other staff and volunteers include:

• Member Services Director - Marie Hunt, Certified Grant Writer®
• Online Instructors -
  • ​Jim Brenner, Certified Grant Writer^®
  • John Porter, Ph.D., Certified Grant Writer^®
  • Scott Sipe, Certified Grant Writer®