Description:
Learners who complete the University of Maine System (UMS) Grant Writing micro-credential pathway successfully demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:
- Level 1: Learners discover grant myths, misconceptions and pitfalls; demonstrate knowledge of the components of a grant; understand the different kinds of grants and funders; know how to find and understand Requests for Proposals (RFPs); and understand their responsibilities as a grant writer.
- Level 2: Learners gain competency in finding grant funding sources; determining capacity and goals for grants; developing funder relationships; and the development of grant proposals and budgets. Learners reflect on their experience with their cohort and the instructor through discussion and feedback.
- Level 3: Learners demonstrate competency in polishing grant applications for submission; grant application follow-up; grant management and reporting; nurturing funding relationships; and mastering difficult situations in grant writing. Learners submit a draft grant proposal, present the proposal to their peers, and receive one-to-one instructor feedback on their completed drafts and demonstrated competency in grant writing and leading a team in proposal design.
Learners complete 15 hours of live-online instruction over 5 class meetings and approximately 15 self-paced (pre-work/homework) hours (3 hours/week).
Evidence is verified and assessed by an authorized UMS Grant Writing instructor to ensure UMS micro-credential quality standards are met.
Who is eligible to register?
Anyone is eligible to register.
What is the delivery mode?
Distance Synchronous Learning (online live)
How can I earn this micro-credential?
University of Maine (UMaine) Division of Lifelong Learning:
- Cost is $895. Discounts (external link) may be available for those whose employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce.
- For more information, upcoming dates and to register, visit the UMaine Division of Lifelong Learning Grant Writing webpage (External Site).
- With questions, contact Lauren Campe, Executive Assistant (email: um.continuinged@maine.edu).
University of Southern Maine (USM) Professional Development Programs:
- Cost is $1,060. Discounts (external link) are available to nonprofit employees; UMS employees, students, and alumni; and veterans of the armed services.
- For more information, upcoming dates and to register, visit the USM Professional Development Programs website (External Site).
- With questions, contact Eleanor Udeh, Director of Professional Development Programs (email: usmpdp@maine.edu).
View each level in the badging platform:
Visit the Micro-Credential Pathway for Grant Writing (External Site).
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Last Updated: 12/6/24