Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable skills gain
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Description:
This specialist course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in the federal grant application process. Course topics include registration to become eligible applicants and federal vendors for services, review of federal expectations for applications, use of the grants.gov website to search for and apply for federal funds, factoring legislative intent, and the skills and strategies employed to be competitive in seeking and securing large federal awards. The use of actual federal applications as models for review and subsequent revision activities enable participants to gain an understanding of the complexities and factors that influence federal funding allocation decisions.
Competencies to be achieved:
• Knowledge of how to craft, construct and submit an effective grant application
• Knowledge of strategies for effective program and project design and development
• Knowledge of how to research, identify and match funding resources to meet specific needs
• Knowledge of organizational development as it pertains to grant seeking
• Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice by grant developers
• Knowledge of post-award grant management practices sufficient to inform effective grant design and development
• Knowledge of methods and strategies that cultivate and maintain relationships between fund-seeking and recipient organizations and funders
• Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers
B. Total Cost of Program :
$ 1290
C.
The following two textbooks are required for this certificate program:
• Smith, Nancy Burke & Works, E. Gabriel (2012). The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn To Write Grants Like A Professional. Sourcebooks, Inc. Naperville, IL. ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-67291
• Kester, Cheryl L., Cassidy, Karen L. (2015). In The Trenches: Writing To Win Federal Grants. Charity Channel Press. Nashville, TN. Printed book: ISBN: 978-1-938077-61-6
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No additional supplies are needed.
E. WIOA Contact:
Dr. Cynthia Thiede
Cynthia.thiede@asu.edu
602-496-1061
F. https://lodestar.asu.edu/content/grant-development-proposal-writing-certificates
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
no
• Other requirements needed: Participants signing up for this certificate must have advanced writing skills and previous experience in writing both state and foundation grant proposals. The following counts as acceptable experience: taking a previous college-level course or professional development course focusing on writing state and foundation grant proposals; having prior experience with a nonprofit organization writing grant proposals for state and foundation grants is also acceptable.
H. Refund Policy s not listed on school website):
Cancellation fee 20 business days from the course start date
10-19 business days from the course start date
0-9 business days from the course start date
No cancelation will be processed after the first-day of class or after the participant has accessed course material.
$35
Refund of 50%
Not eligible for a refund. Course/certificate fee is forfeited.
https://lodestar.asu.edu/content/grant-development-proposal-writing-certificates
I. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
The ASU Lodestar Center is a GPCI Accepted Education Provider. Full participation in each program is applicable for 3 points in Category 1 – Education.
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Yes
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway:
Grant Development State and Foundations Certificate advances to this Advanced Grant Certificate.
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): y
• Accredited Curriculum:
(This is referring to the course being accredited,
not the test or school)
Yes or No:
Y
Credential Attainment Rate:
Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Not available at this time.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
7
Hours
70
Entrance Requirements
None
School
ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix
Name of Credential
Advanced Grant Developmenet: Federal Proposals
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Winston Scholarship
Refund Policy
https://lodestar.asu.edu/content/nmi-frequently-as
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Grants Professionals Certification Institute GPCI
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$65.00
Graduation Fees
$50.00 NA
In-State/District Tuition
$1,175.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,175.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,290.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,290.00
