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GRANT WRITING · BEGINNER
Grant Writing Basics: From Idea to Application
An introductory free course for those just starting in grant writing. We cover what a grant is, how donors think, how to define your idea, and how to build a complete application from scratch.
5h 10min
10 lessons
312 students
4.9 ★
Free
30-day money-back guarantee
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
5 год 10 хв of video content
10 lessons
Certificate upon completion
Lifetime access to materials
What you will learn
Understand donor types and the logic of grant programmes
Formulate the problem and project idea to donor standards
Build a logical framework (Logframe) and set SMART objectives
Write a compelling project description — from summary to methodology
Create a realistic and justified budget
Avoid the common beginner mistakes that lead to rejection
Course curriculum
What is a grant and how it differs from a loan
Preview 15 min
Donor types: EU, governments, private foundations, international organisations
Preview 18 min
How donors think: selection criteria and priorities
14 min
How to formulate the problem your project solves
20 min
Identifying the target audience and beneficiaries
16 min
SMART objectives and logical framework (Logframe)
Preview 28 min
Abstract (Executive Summary) — first impressions
18 min
Project description: methodology, activities, results
30 min
Budget: principles, cost items, justification
25 min
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Preview 22 min
Instructor
Nazariy Andrushchak
PhD, Associate Professor · Founder of GetGrant · 17+ years in EU grants
Nazariy Andrushchak is a PhD in Engineering, Associate Professor, Head of the Project Office at Lviv Polytechnic National University, and founder of the GetGrant platform. He has over 17 years of hands-on experience preparing and managing projects under EU programmes. He has personally led and contributed to more than 20 successful Horizon 2020 / Horizon Europe projects, and has advised dozens of Ukrainian universities, NGOs, and companies on securing international funding.
Requirements
- No prior grant experience required
- Basic understanding of project or organisational work
- Desire to learn and willingness to complete practical tasks
Free
30-day money-back guarantee
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
5 год 10 хв of video content
10 lessons
Certificate upon completion
Lifetime access to materials