Online Grant Writing, Management, & Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate
The online Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate engages students in systematic research and study designed to improve the quality of grant writing and program evaluation within local governments, nonprofits, educational settings, and criminal justice and public service agencies.
Apply Credits to Your Master's Degree
Graduate certificate students may be interested in enrolling in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program. Up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level College of Public Service coursework completed with a grade of B or better as an unclassified (non-degree) student may be applied to the MPA or MCJ program upon admission, subject to degree plan requirements and program director approval.
Students currently enrolled in the MPA or MCJ programs may count graduate certificate coursework completed with a grade of B- or better toward their degree’s elective requirement, allowing certificate completion along with the MPA or MCJ program. Consult with the College of Public Service’s graduate student services specialist or a relevant program director to verify courses fit into your degree plan.
Grant Writing, Management, & Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate
College of Public Service
100% Online
Delivery Method
$710*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate In-state
$811*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate Out-of-state
Priority Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline
12
Credit Hours
1 Year
Average Completion Time
Certificate Courses
The Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation certificate is designed for people interested in professional careers, or careers that include, grant writing, grant management, and/or program evaluation.
The course content in this certificate program emphasizes competence in the language of grants, proposal development, funding sources, and processes, designing and writing creative proposal letters, creating budgets, developing effective evaluation tools, and understanding fiscal management functions and regulations.
- CRJU 6105 / PADM 5350: Program Evaluation
- CRJU 6115 / PADM 6115: Grant Writing
- CRJU 6125 / PADM 6125: Grant Management
Students will choose one elective from the list below:
- CRJU 5004: Statistics
- CRJU 5009: Crime and Violence Prevention and Intervention
- CRJU 6135 / PADM 6135: Advanced Program Evaluation
- PADM 5110: Strategic Nonprofit Management
- PADM 5140: Nonprofit Financial Management
- PADM 5150: Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Earned Revenue Strategies
You'll learn to:
Apply analytic and statistical methods for evaluating public programs
Find funding sources, write proposals, and gain funds for your organization
Develop budgets, build partnerships, and manage grants and awards
Apply best practices for reporting, record-keeping, accountability, audit requirements, closeout procedures, and ethics
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Tuition and Fees
At UCCS Online, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable so that you can get a world-class education that fits your budget. We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education.
We’re here to answer your questions and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. Please note: This graduate certificate program is considered a “Course of Study Certificate” and not a Gainful Employment (GE) program, which means it is not eligible for aid, including the College Opportunity Fund (COF).
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In State Cost Per Credit:
$710
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Out of State Cost Per Credit:
$811
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Our enrollment navigators can answer any of your questions about tuition and financial aid and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. We’ll work with you to find the best way to finance your UCCS Online education.
UCCS Online is military-friendly and committed to providing service members and their families with a high-quality education that fits their distinct needs. As a UCCS Online student, you will have access to UCCS Veteran and Military Affairs, which connects veteran, active duty, reservist, National Guard, and dependent students with fundamental support, services, and resources to ensure academic and professional success. UCCS is a proud home campus to many veteran and military students.
Eligible veteran and military students may use veteran benefits, military tuition assistance, and/or financial aid to pay for their education. Military benefits with UCCS Online include:
- Waived application fee for active duty and veterans
- Military benefits approved program
Connect with our Enrollment Navigators to learn more about the benefits and financial assistance available to military and veteran students.
All students are automatically opted in to the TAAP program with the choice to opt out. The TAAP program provides all your course materials for one flat fee per credit hour. That means no more time spent searching for, ordering, and paying out of pocket for your own course materials.
Many companies offer tuition assistance benefits as part of their employee compensation program. Generally, these policies determine a set number of credit hours per year that the company will fund on behalf of the student/employee. Some policies place a cap on eligible tuition dollars and related expenses while others reimburse employees on a per-credit-hour basis. Get in touch with your organization's human resources department to learn more about your educational benefits.
Admissions Information
Admission to the Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate program requires a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
New students interested in pursuing only the graduate certificate must complete the online graduate application, select their intended certificate and pay the $60 application fee. An unofficial transcript showing the undergraduate degree conferred should be sent to UCCS Admissions, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, or electronically to ugapp@uccs.edu. Official transcripts will be collected by the graduate college prior to the end of the first semester.
UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process. However, submitting your application by the preferred deadlines is advisable.
Our stated application deadlines are as follows, but we admit students up to a week before the semester starts. We have also started admitting students mid-semester before Session B begins.
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Semester: May 1
- Summer 2025 – June 9, 2025
- Fall 2025 – August 25, 2025
- Spring 2026 – January 20, 2026
- Summer 2026 – June 15, 2026
- Fall 2026 – August 24, 2026
- Spring 2027 – January 19, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Online learning will offer you the flexibility to study at the best place and time for you. You can choose a format that is sustainable for your lifestyle, which can help you take into account your current career, family, and other commitments outside of school.
Additionally, at UCCS Online, our online programs are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, which means you’re earning the same high quality degree as traditional students, and your certificate will not mention that it was earned online.
Yes, up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level College of Public Service coursework completed with a grade of B or better as an unclassified (non-degree) student may be applied to the Master of Public Administration or Master of Criminal Justice program upon admission, subject to degree plan requirements and program director approval.
The Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate program is offered online, which means you will not be required to take courses at our campus. In some courses, you may encounter synchronous elements, which means you may need to login at specific times to participate in coursework like live lectures.