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Grant Proposal Writing (GPW)

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 1 Week November 2025 Completed
Program Category COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Nairobi Mombasa Embu

About the Course

The GPW course provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the funding landscape. It covers the entire lifecycle of a grant, from identifying suitable funding opportunities and researching donor priorities to drafting technical narratives and managing budgets. Participants engage in practical sessions to master the art of persuasive writing, ensuring their proposals are not only compliant with donor guidelines but also logically sound and impact-driven.

Aim of the Course

To equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to design, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals that effectively secure funding for institutional projects and community initiatives.

Target Audience

This course is tailored for a diverse group of professionals involved in resource mobilization, including: Public Servants: Officers in national and county governments, state corporations, and constitutional commissions. NGO and Civil Society Staff: Project managers and development officers seeking to diversify funding streams. Academic and Research Personnel: Researchers and university staff looking for research grants. Private Sector Consultants: Professionals focused on partnership building and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and Screen Opportunities: Efficiently research and assess potential donors to ensure perfect alignment between project goals and funder priorities.
  • Craft Persuasive Narratives: Develop compelling problem statements and project descriptions that demonstrate clear evidence of need and potential for impact.
  • Design SMART Frameworks: Construct logical frameworks with Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) objectives and evaluation plans.
  • Master Financial Planning: Prepare accurate, transparent budgets and financial justifications that satisfy rigorous donor compliance and sustainability requirements.

Mode of Delivery

Available delivery modes across campuses:

On Campus

Duration: 1 Week

Campuses

Select your preferred campus to view schedules and apply:

Nairobi
Nov 17 - Nov 21, 2025
Schedule 1 Completed
Start Date
Nov 17, 2025
End Date
Nov 21, 2025
Mode
On Campus
Residential KES 79,576
Non-Residential KES 44,774
Apply at Nairobi
Mombasa
Feb 02 - Feb 06, 2026
Schedule 1 Completed
Start Date
Feb 02, 2026
End Date
Feb 06, 2026
Mode
On Campus
Residential KES 79,576
Non-Residential KES 44,774
Apply at Mombasa
Embu
May 25 - May 29, 2026
Schedule 1 Active
Start Date
May 25, 2026
End Date
May 29, 2026
Mode
On Campus
Residential KES 79,576
Non-Residential KES 44,774
Apply at Embu

Admission Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum entry requirements as specified by the Kenya School of Government.

Language of Instruction: English

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