- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$562.81 - $590.56 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of FUND 2316 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 47379
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 29 In Progress
- CRN 47379
- $562.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Barbara McMillan
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name and student ID.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of FUND 2316 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 63979
Dates
May 30 - Jun 15 Seats Available
- CRN 63979
- $590.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Barbara McMillan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 May 30, 31 and June 01 and June 13-15 in-class at the downtown campus with the following class times: Friday - 1730 - 2030 and Saturday/Sunday - 0900-1630
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.