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Grant Writing Certificate
Grant Writing Certificate
 

Grant writing is a key component in securing funding for special programs and day-to-day upkeep for many organizations. During the application process, an organization seeking financial assistance explains what exactly they are setting out to do, how much money will be needed to accomplish their goals and how the results will be measured. Nonprofit organizations, both large and small, all compete for the same limited funds. Furthermore, because of the decline in federal funding, many for-profit companies who work with the government and public agencies submit grant proposals as well. There is a growing need for well-trained, talented grant writers to secure funding for programs, initiatives and other organizational causes.

Overview

 

This comprehensive certificate is designed to teach individuals how to effectively research, locate, write and submit competitive grant applications for government, education and nonprofit organization grants.

Benefits / Objectives

 

Participants will learn and become proficient in the eight steps of the grant writing process. These steps consist of researching funding sources, developing a compelling program and submitting a completed proposal with all required paperwork. This process will assist you in making educated decisions about which grant applications would be feasible for your organization to pursue. These new skills will allow you to capitalize on meeting the funding needs of your organization through grants.

Course Information & Registration

Grant Writing (Winter 2013)

Intended Audience

 

This certificate is intended for professionals who are new to the grant writing process, those currently working on a grant project and successful grant proposal writers who are looking to advance their skills. Employees from the government, nonprofit organizations, foundations, education, public health and social work may also benefit from this training certificate.



Awarded Certificate

  A certificate in Grant Writing will be awarded upon successful completion of the required course comprised of 12 classroom hours.