The Grant Development and Management microcredential provides practical training in advanced grant proposal development for professionals, students, and community organizations. Learners gain hands-on experience reviewing funding announcements, writing compelling need statements, developing SMART objectives, designing project and evaluation plans, and preparing draft grant proposals. The course strengthens essential skills in project planning, program design, evaluation, budgeting, and professional communication to help participants create competitive, fundable proposals across nonprofit, education, health, and community settings.

This microcredential is the second course in a two-microcredential sequence that leads to the Grant Writing & Development Achievement Badge. Building on the foundational skills developed in Grant Writing Basics, this course deepens learners' ability to analyze funder priorities, align project strategies with funding requirements, and manage full-cycle grant development responsibilities. Upon successful completion of this microcredential and Grant Writing Basics, the Achievement Badge is automatically issued-no additional steps are required.

Learners leave prepared to support or lead grant development efforts, contribute to organizational funding strategies, and strengthen the capacity of agencies and institutions seeking external resources to advance programs, services, and community impact.

The learning experience requires approximately 45 hours and integrates both technical grant development methods and durable skills essential for effective proposal writing across professional contexts. Successful completion of required assignments with instructor feedback and an overall score of 75% or higher qualifies learners to earn the microcredential and a verified digital badge.