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Business and Entrepreneurship

Grant and Proposal Writing for NGOs

Find suitable funding, design a fundable project and write a complete, compliant proposal with a clear problem statement, logframe, MEL plan, budget and sustainability plan.

Level
Intermediate
Format
Written, self-paced
Length
About 6 hours
Lessons
15
Modules
4
Certificate
Yes, verifiable
Last updated
October 2026

About this course

Learn to find suitable funding, design a fundable project and write proposals with a clear problem statement, logframe, budget and sustainability plan.

Self-paced written course: text lessons, practical exercises, module quizzes and a final project, delivered online. No video and no live tutor.

What you will learn

  • Identify funders that fit your organisation, read calls for proposals carefully and make sound go or no-go decisions.
  • Write an evidence-based problem statement and a theory of change with SMART objectives.
  • Build a logical framework with indicators, baselines, targets, means of verification and assumptions.
  • Prepare a work plan, a monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, and a bottom-up budget with budget notes.
  • Present organisational capacity, sustainability, risk management and safeguarding convincingly and honestly.
  • Write concept notes and full proposals, and review, format and submit them on time.

Curriculum

Module 1Before You Write4 lessons
  1. 1How Donors Decide What to Fund3 min read Free preview
  2. 2Finding Grant Opportunities and Reading Calls for Proposals3 min read
  3. 3Checking Eligibility and Fit3 min read
  4. 4Building Partnerships and Letters of Support3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 2Designing the Project4 lessons
  1. 5Writing a Strong Problem Statement4 min read
  2. 6Theory of Change and Objectives3 min read
  3. 7Building a Logical Framework3 min read
  4. 8Activities, Timeline and Work Plan3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 3Writing the Proposal4 lessons
  1. 9Organisational Capacity and Track Record3 min read
  2. 10Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Section3 min read
  3. 11Preparing a Project Budget and Budget Notes3 min read
  4. 12Sustainability, Risks and Safeguarding3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 4Submitting and Following Up3 lessons
  1. 13Concept Notes and Expressions of Interest3 min read
  2. 14Reviewing, Formatting and Submitting on Time3 min read
  3. 15Course Project: Full Proposal for a Community Project3 min read
  4. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions

Final project

Full Proposal for a Community Project. A practical brief with ordered steps, what to produce and how to check your own work. You confirm it in your learner area.

Who it is for

  • Staff of NGOs, CBOs and social enterprises who prepare funding proposals.
  • Programme, M&E and finance officers who contribute sections to proposals.
  • Consultants and volunteers who help community organisations raise funds.

Not for you if you are completely new to the subject. Start with a beginner course in business and entrepreneurship first.

Requirements

  • A computer with a word processor and a spreadsheet program such as Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc.
  • Good written English and basic arithmetic.
  • Experience in a non-profit or community setting helps but is not required.

What is included

  • 15 written lessons
  • 15 practical exercises
  • 4 module quizzes
  • A final project
  • Certificate of completion with a verification code
  • Lifetime access to what you buy

Questions about this course

What do I need before I start?

A computer with a word processor and a spreadsheet program such as Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc. Good written English and basic arithmetic. Experience in a non-profit or community setting helps but is not required.

What device do I need?

A phone, tablet or computer with a modern web browser and an internet connection. Lessons are written, so they work on slow connections.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access to the full course or to any module you buy. All Access and Teams give 12 months of access to every course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: a full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have completed less than 30% of the course (or of the module, for a single module). Read the refund policy.

Should I buy a module or the full course?

A module (USD 10) unlocks that module's lessons and quiz. The full course (USD 59) unlocks everything and leads to the certificate. If you buy modules first, each one you own is credited at USD 10 when you buy the full course.

Which currency will I pay in?

US dollars (USD). Prices include all taxes where applicable. Your bank may apply its own conversion fee. Card payment is being set up with our bank. After you place your order we email you payment instructions within one working day; your access starts as soon as payment is confirmed.

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