Grant Finding helps learners identify suitable funding opportunities and assess whether they match an organisation or project. Participants learn how to search funding sources, read eligibility rules, organise donor information and build a practical funding pipeline. The course is useful for community organisations, project teams, social enterprises and proposal writers. It emphasises responsible research, opportunity screening and timely preparation rather than relying on unsuitable or misleading funding leads.
No online payment is required to submit an application.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Course overview
Grant Finding helps learners identify suitable funding opportunities and assess whether they match an organisation or project. Participants learn how to search funding sources, read eligibility rules, organise donor information and build a practical funding pipeline. The course is useful for community organisations, project teams, social enterprises and proposal writers. It emphasises responsible research, opportunity screening and timely preparation rather than relying on unsuitable or misleading funding leads.
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YOUR STARTING POINT
Entry requirements
Entry requirements depend on the selected programme level. Contact admissions with your current qualification for guidance.
Not sure whether you qualify? Contact admissions and we will guide you on the most suitable entry route.
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COURSE CONTENT
Curriculum
Funding needs and readiness
Types of donors and grants
Searching grant databases and websites
Reading eligibility and compliance rules
Opportunity screening
Donor research and profiling
Funding calendars and pipelines
Partnership and communication preparation
Practical grant-search portfolio
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AFTER YOUR COURSE
Career and progression pathways
Resource Mobilisation Assistant
Grants Assistant
Project Assistant
Non-profit Programme Assistant
Freelance Funding Researcher
Progression: Proposal writing, project management, monitoring and evaluation or development studies
