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Project Proposal & Grant Writing

Write compelling, fundable proposals that win grants and support.

6 weeksOne day a weekCapstone project

Curriculum

Your six-week path

Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.

  1. 1Week 1

    Foundations of Proposal Writing

    Understand donors and the funding landscape.

    • Types of funding and donors
    • The proposal development cycle
    • Understanding calls and guidelines
    • Aligning with donor priorities
  2. 2Week 2

    Project Design

    Build a logical, needs-based project.

    • Needs assessment
    • Problem tree and objectives
    • Logical framework
    • Theory of change
  3. 3Week 3

    Writing the Narrative

    Craft a persuasive proposal document.

    • Executive summary and problem statement
    • Goals, objectives, and activities
    • Methodology and work plan
    • Sustainability and impact
  4. 4Week 4

    Budgeting

    Build a credible, justified budget.

    • Budget components
    • Cost estimation
    • Budget narrative
    • Value for money
  5. 5Week 5

    M&E & Compliance

    Show accountability and results.

    • M&E plan in proposals
    • Risk and assumptions
    • Compliance requirements
    • Reporting commitments
  6. 6Week 6

    Submission & Capstone

    Polish, submit, and follow up.

    • Review and quality checks
    • Submission and packaging
    • Managing feedback and resubmission
    • Capstone: full grant proposal

Levels

Choose the level that fits you

Project Proposal & Grant Writing is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.

  1. 1

    Beginner

    Start from the fundamentals

    For students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.

  2. 2

    Intermediate

    Build on what you know

    For students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.

  3. 3

    Advanced

    Master complex skills

    For experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.

  4. 4

    Professional

    Industry-ready expertise

    For working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.

  5. 5

    Diploma

    Full certification track

    A comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge

A quick 4-question check on Project Proposal & Grant Writing. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.

  1. 1. A project proposal is written to:

  2. 2. A logical framework (logframe) helps present:

  3. 3. A proposal budget should be:

  4. 4. Donors usually want to see:

0 of 4 answered

Ready to enroll in Project Proposal & Grant Writing?

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