Writing Grants and Proposals

Writing Grants and Proposals is an online micro-credential that equips learners with the skills to write persuasive and effective grants, proposals and responses to RFPs (Requests for Proposals). These in-demand and transferable skills are applicable across a wide range of sectors, from nonprofits, to IT, to education, to private-sector businesses, etc. In this micro-credential, learners apply their skills to real-world grants/proposals/responses to RFPs and craft key components in these documents; learners also reflect on their progress. This micro-credential is suitable for both learners who are new to these documents and those who have prior knowledge and experience. Microsoft Word (or equivalent) and Adobe Reader are required. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify persuasive content elements to include in grants and proposals, based on grant application guidelines, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and audiences for other proposals. 2. Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and areas for revision in draft sections of grants/proposals 3. Craft persuasive text for key sections of real grants/proposals Total class Hours - 12