The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is an international membership association for everyone in the grants industry. GPA and its affiliates work to advance the profession, certify professionals, and fund professionalism. GPA offers continuing professional development through local chapter meetings, regular webinars, the GPA Journal, and an annual conference. The Grant Professionals Certification Institute oversees the GPC credential based on a body of knowledge for the profession. The Grant Professionals Foundation provides scholarships to individuals to advance their career. Find out more at www.GrantProfessionals.org. Now is the time to join GPA! GPA members come from all sectors of the international grants community. They represent education, government, the nonprofit sector and private enterprise. They include grant developers, managers, funders, administrators, planners and evaluators. All promote and support the mission and philosophy of the association. Membership is open to any individual with an interest in, and commitment to, the grants profession. GPA offers a full range of membership benefits, including a subscription to GPA’s weekly e-newsletter, the GPA Journal, participation in the GPA Online Communities, along with reduced conference fees and other benefits. Join today and get a FREE membership/subscription to GrantStation, free webinars/online training through GPA, receive multiple other vendor discounts and services AND save $25 on an annual membership by using the discount code "SOC-25". GPA is THE association for grant professionals. Check us out today!