Grant Proposal Writing for Donor Funding
Write competitive grant proposals: understanding donor priorities, problem analysis, results, budget and sustainability.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- NGO and foundation staff
- Development programme officers
- Research and university teams
Learning objectives
- Match proposals to donor priorities
- Define the problem and objectives
- Present results and a sound budget
- Show sustainability
Detailed content
- Donor research
- Calls for proposals
- Eligibility
- Problem analysis
- Objectives
- Target groups
- Logframe
- Budget lines
- Value for money
- Exit strategy
- Partnerships
- Proposal review
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Donor priorities
- Problem and objectives
- Results and budget
- Sustainability
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Analyse a real set of financial statements with ratios
- Build a budget and variance report in Excel
- Case study: decision using cost-volume-profit and NPV
- Practice sessions with peer and trainer feedback
Tools and templates you keep
- Ratio-analysis and budgeting workbook
- NPV/IRR and break-even calculators
- Self-assessment questionnaires
- Personal action-plan template
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- IFRS Accounting Standards (IASB)
- COSO Internal Control and ERM frameworks
- Basel III/IV (banking risk)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Grant Proposal Writing for Donor Funding?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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