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Grant and Proposal Writing FUND 2316

Fundraising Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This is a practical introduction to the elements of proposal and grant writing: purpose and responsibility, organizational readiness, research, mechanics of preparation, development of a formal proposal/grant, presentation, follow-up, and post grant reporting. Students gain skills through hands-on practice identifying potential funders, and developing and refining their proposal.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$578.69

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of FUND 2316 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 63979

Duration

Fri May 03 - Sun May 26 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 63979
  • Domestic fees $578.69
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 03 Fri 17:30 - 20:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 476
May 04 - May 05 Sat, Sun 09:00 - 16:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 476
May 24 Fri 17:30 - 20:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 476
May 25 - May 26 Sat, Sun 09:00 - 16:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 476
Instructor

Barbara McMillan

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$578.69

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes. Classes will run May 3-5 and May 24-26 in-class at the downtown campus with the following class times: Friday - 1730 - 2030 and Saturday/Sunday - 0900-1630
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Undertake a grant search to identify potential funding sources for his/her project.
  • Evaluate the fit between his/her project and funder interests and priorities. 

  • Apply appropriate concepts and formats to grant letters and proposals. 

  • Prepare a project proposal for a granting agency. 

  • Use research/data to create a project rationale and needs statement.
  • Prepare a detailed project work plan.
  • Prepare a project budget.
  • Prepare an outline for an evaluation plan for a project's grant application.
  • Describe key characteristics of an effective grant proposal.
  • Describe how funders assess grant proposals.
  • Evaluate a project proposal based on grant criteria. 

  • State the expectations and responsibilities of grantees.

Effective as of Fall 2016

Related Programs

Grant and Proposal Writing (FUND 2316) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

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    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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