The GPC Exam process includes gathering the candidate’s experience in the grants field, a multiple choice test, and a writing exercise. The GPC Candidate Guide is an important document containing everything candidates need to know about the process – moving from the initial eligibility survey, to fee payment, to confirming your eligibility, and then scheduling your exam.
The following steps highlight the process:
- Eligibility Survey: Complete a 5-minute Eligibility Survey to assess eligibility before continuing.
- Attend GPC Fireside: (Optional) GPC Fireside webinars review these steps and answer any questions.
- Exam Fee: Access payment link to submit Registration Fee. (code GPC50 saves $50 before Dec 31, 2025)
- Eligibility Packet: Candidates then have 90-days to submit their GPC Eligibility Packet.
- Packet Review: The Eligibility Packet is reviewed by at least three peer reviewers based on a scoring rubric established by the GPCI Board of Directors.
- Eligibility Notification: Eligible candidates will be notified and receive instructions on how to schedule their exam within a 90-day window.
- Scheduling & Selecting Exam Site: Candidates may choose to take both the Multiple Choice and Essay Writing portions on the same day or on different days. However, both sections of the exam must be completed within the 90-day testing window.
As always, questions are welcomed at regdocs@grantcredential.org.
Packet Submitted By
October 1
Packet Review Period
October 1 – October 31
Packet Approved / Rejected
by October 31
90-day Exam Window (November Cohort)
November 1 – January 31