Program Description
Category: Masterclass
Course Description
This intensive masterclass is designed for NGO staff, project managers, development professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their ability to secure funding from donors and grant-making institutions. Participants will learn how to craft compelling proposals, align projects with donor priorities, and ensure organisational readiness to manage and report on grants effectively. The course combines practical exercises, templates, and real-world case studies relevant to the Ghanaian and regional funding landscape.
Course Outline
- Introduction to grant funding and donor landscape
- Understanding donor priorities, requirements, and funding cycles
- Project design and problem analysis
- Structuring compelling proposals and logical frameworks
- Budget preparation and cost justification
- Compliance, reporting, and donor accountability
- Common proposal mistakes and best practices
- Practical exercises: drafting proposals, reviewing samples, and peer feedback
Fees and Duration
Duration: 2 Days
Fee: GHS 1,500
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Identify potential donors and match projects to funding opportunities
- Develop clear, persuasive, and well-structured grant proposals
- Prepare realistic and justifiable budgets aligned to donor requirements
- Implement systems for reporting, accountability, and compliance
- Avoid common mistakes that reduce funding success
- Strengthen organisational readiness to manage grants and donor relationships effectively