Grant Management Professional Certification
About This Programme
This certification programme covers the full lifecycle of grant management — from identifying funding opportunities and writing proposals through award management, financial compliance, reporting, and close-out. Designed for grants professionals in development, NGO, and institutional settings, the course provides both strategic and operational perspectives.
Participants work through practical exercises including drafting budget narratives, reviewing donor agreements, managing sub-awards, and preparing for grant audits. The curriculum reflects the requirements of major bilateral and multilateral donors, as well as private foundations.
Graduates are equipped to manage grants end-to-end, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and build institutional capacity for sustainable grant management.
Programme Syllabus
Grant Landscape & Funding Strategy
Types of grants, funding sources, donor mapping, and developing an institutional funding strategy.
Proposal Development & Budget Design
Writing competitive proposals, developing grant budgets, cost-share requirements, and budget narratives.
Award Negotiation & Agreement Management
Reviewing grant agreements, negotiating terms, managing modifications, and understanding legal obligations.
Grant Financial Management & Compliance
Financial tracking, allowable costs, cost allocation, and maintaining compliance throughout the grant period.
Reporting, Monitoring & Donor Relations
Programmatic and financial reporting, donor communications, and managing donor relationships effectively.
Grant Close-Out & Audit Preparation
Close-out procedures, final reports, record retention, and preparing for grant audits.