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Local Government: Grant Writing
What you'll learn
Seeking grant support is an essential responsibility of government officials at every level. Earn essential skills in navigating local government structures, identifying grant opportunities, and developing successful grant applications. Through this Local Government: Grant Writing microcredential, you will build on your understanding of state and local government institutions and policy-making processes while building the fundamental skills of grant research, proposal writing, budgeting, and evaluation. Designed for professionals in the public sector or those looking to enter this field, this microcredential also counts toward the Certified Town Official (CTO) program of the New York Association of Towns. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, provides existing governmental leaders and staff with specialized skills needed to keep pace or advance, and supports application to positions such as grant writer, municipal policy analyst, or grants administrator.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Curriculum
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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