Course Overview
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
$602.41
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Undertake a grant search to identify potential funding sources for a project.
- Evaluate the fit between a project and funder interests and priorities.
- Apply appropriate concepts and formats to grant letters, proposals and sponsorships.
- 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 or sponsorship 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 Winter 2025
Related Programs
Unlocking Funding: Grants, Proposals and Sponsorships (FUND 2316) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FUND 2316 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63979
Dates
Apr 17 - May 10 Loading
- CRN 63979
- $602.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Barbara McMillan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes. Welcome to BCIT School of Business + Media. Classes will run April 17, 18, 19 and May 08, 09, 10 in-class at the downtown campus with the following class times: Friday - 1730 - 2030 and Saturday/Sunday - 0900-1630
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