Grant Application and Proposal Budgeting
Grant budgets are scrutinised line by line and later audited against actual spend. This course covers building a budget that wins funding and can be delivered without breaching conditions.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How funders read a proposed budget
- 02Funding calls, eligible and ineligible costs
- 03Building a budget that matches the activity
- 04Overheads, indirect costs and recovery rules
- 05Justification narratives for each budget line
- 06Co funding, matching and in kind contributions
- 07Records, reporting and surviving a grant audit
What you will gain
- Read a funding call and identify eligible costs
- Build a budget that matches the proposed activity
- Apply overhead and indirect cost rules correctly
- Justify each line against funder requirements
- Manage co funding and matching contributions
- Set up records that will satisfy a grant audit
Who should attend
- Grant and funding officers
- Finance staff in non profit organisations
- Programme managers preparing proposals
- Researchers seeking funding
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
WhatsApp usCourse brochure (PDF)- Fees from
- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
More in Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
A solid grasp of accounting principles underpins every finance role. This programme covers the double entry system, the main financial statements, and the concepts needed to record and interpret financial transactions accurately.
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Control
Good budgets turn strategy into a financial plan and give managers a tool to control spending. This course covers how to build realistic budgets, forecast performance, and keep costs under control through the year.
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial statements tell a story to those who know how to read them. This course teaches how to analyse accounts using ratios and trends to assess the health, performance, and prospects of an organisation.