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:

  1. Eligibility Survey: Candidates will complete a 5-minute Eligibility Survey to assess if they are likely to be eligible to sit for the exam before they pay fees and fill out a full eligibility packet.
  2. Exam Fee: Upon completion of the survey, candidates will be directed to a payment link to submit the Exam Registration Fee.
  3. Eligibility Packet: Candidates then have 90-days to submit their GPC Eligibility Packet.
  4. 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.
  5. Eligibility Notification: Eligible candidates will be notified and receive their test Voucher within 72 hours of notification. Instructions on how to schedule their exam within a 90-day window will also be included.
  6. 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