Grant Writing Certificate Program

At the end of the program, you will:
• Understand the components of the Grant Life-Cycle, Why Implementing full Grant Life-cycle Management is important, and Identify methods of implementing Grant Cycle Management Methodology.
• Understand what a successful application looks like, by clearly addresses the grantor's priorities and objectives.
• Learn how to effectively manage the grant life cycle and adhering to best practices in grant approval, disbursement, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Learn how to successfully track the progress of funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, and identifying any issues or challenges that may arise during implementation.
• Learn to utilize tools to ensure accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in the
use of funds.
• Learn what an appropriate system should be in place to administer grants and training
that aid in Grants Management.

Module 1: Grant Lifecycle, Application and Submission: During this module, we will introduce and discuss the Full Grant Life-Cycle Management process and the components of the Grant Life-Cycle, why Implementing full Grant Life-cycle Management is important, and Identify methods of implementing Grant Cycle Management Methodology and how important the components of the application and submittal process are.

Module 2: Application Review and Evaluation: During this module, participants will understand the evaluation criteria and requirements set forth by grantors. Ensuring that the application clearly addresses the grantor's priorities and objectives, As well ensuring the necessary supporting documentation and information requested in the application is concise and specific in articulating the project's goals, activities, and expected outcomes.

Module 3: Grant Approval and Disbursement: Ensuring the successful management of grants and maximizing the impact of grant funding. Grant approval and disbursement processes should be transparent, timely, and compliant with all relevant regulations and guidelines. Monitoring and evaluation help to track project progress, measure impact, and assess the effectiveness of grant-funded activities. By effectively managing the grant life cycle and adhering to best practices in grant approval, disbursement, monitoring, and evaluation, organizations can ensure that grant funds are used efficiently and that desired outcomes are achieved.

Module 4: Grant Monitoring and Compliance: Efficient and effective grant monitoring and compliance are essential for ensuring that grant funds are used appropriately, outcomes are achieved, and reporting requirements are met. Grant monitoring involves tracking the progress of funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, and identifying any issues or challenges that may arise during implementation. We will discuss and provide tools that identify and support the key aspects of grant monitoring and compliance.

 Module 5: Reporting and Impact Assessment: Reporting and impact assessment are critical aspects of grant management that ensure accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in the use of funds. We will discuss the key details regarding reporting and impact assessment for grants: Reporting Requirements, Financial and Programmatic Reporting, Impact assessment and reporting tools and templates. Come and delve deeper into any specific aspect of reporting or impact assessment for grants.

Module 6: System Administration and Training: Ensuring you have the right System in place for administration of grants and training play essential roles in effective grants management. We will discuss the key details regarding system administration and training in the context of grants management. From Grant Management Systems, training for grants management, to documentation and compliance.