Free instructional workshops are offered regularly covering the use and interpretation of the CINRC databases and other materials.
http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/588The Foundation Center's live online and on demand trainings - from FREE to fee-based.
https://grantspace.org/Forefront's Chicago Office library provides a resource guide to a multitude of useful resources..
http://guides.myforefront.org/libraryGrants Galore provides professional consulting as well as training in grantsmanship.
http://www.grantsgalore.net/Lincoln Land Community College offers courses online geared toward community learners in a variety of areas including for nonprofits and businesses. Explore their courses by linking to their Business OR Writing & Publishing courses.
https://www.ed2go.com/llcc/The St. Louis Funding Information Network now resides in the Public Library instead of the Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy.
http://slplgfcnews.blogspot.com/Offers excellent guidelines for proposal writing plus links to many other sites.
http://grants.library.wisc.edu/