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CIFAL Nigeria - Advanced Specialization Course in Grant Proposal Writing, Concept Paper Development & Strategic Workplan Development
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Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development
Background
The training is IHSSD training and capacity building programme for Humanitarians, NGOs workers, Organization’s Executives and Government Humanitarian Related MDAs to understand the technicalities, and best approach in attracting funds from donors through grant application and proposal writing.
Event Objectives
Sustainable humanitarian and development interventions depend on the ability of organizations to secure adequate funding. This course is designed to equip aspiring and practising humanitarians, as well as government MDA personnel, with the knowledge and skills needed to identify funding opportunities, develop successful grant proposals, and attract local and international funding for project and organizational sustainability.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the training participants’ will;
- Acquire practical knowledge of how to write & prepare a grant worthy project proposal
- Be able to develop a concept note that is globally accepted
- Learn how to position an NGO for both local and international funding
- Develop a workplan
- Understand the best approach to engage donors/funders and their requirements
Content and Structure
- Concept note formulation
- Grant proposal writing & development
- Strategic workplan development
- Effective Project Management
Methodology
- Paper presentation
- Group work and presentations
- Individual assignments
- Experience sharing/interactive session
Targeted Audience
- Aspiring and practising humanitarian and development professionals.
- NGO founders, managers, and programme officers.
- Staff of Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies, Public Administration, and related fields.
- Community development practitioners and civil society actors seeking to strengthen their resource mobilization and grant management skills.
Additional Information
The training course is a collaboration between CIFAL Nigeria and IHSSD and will be certified.