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Preferred learners
  • Canada
  • Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Market research Grant writing Humanities Law and policy Social sciences
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

We are looking for assistance in finding and completing grant applications that support our mission and vision statement.

We believe this project will include:

  • Assist with defining a company-identified community problem and defining the scope of a corresponding project.
  • Develop a needs statement that characterizes the community problem and justifies the need for our project and funding.
  • Identify potential sponsors and funding opportunities that are a good fit for our organization and project.
  • Research and interpret a request for proposal (RFP).
  • Improve the clarity and persuasiveness of our company's grant proposal writing.
  • Look for grants and sponsorship opportunities and partnerships.
What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
  • Research, plan, write, edit, and revise a persuasive proposal narrative; or
  • Research into other grant opportunities to support our cause
  • Work on grant applications, create surveys, and follow-up reports if needed
How will you support learners in completing the project?

This project will be in partnership with a supervisor. Students will connect directly with the employer for mentorship and supervision throughout the project.

What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?
  • Formal writing
  • Grant writing
  • Market research
  • Sponsor relations
  • Law and policy knowledge
About the company

Our organization, The Black Canadians, Africans and Caribbean Professionals Association Inc. (BCACPA), is a community non-profit membership association. We strive to address the deeper issues that individuals face, particularly newcomers from the Black community, youth and professionals who identify with the Black diaspora in Saskatchewan.
Our vision is to be the epicentre of development for world-class Black professionals.
Our mission is create a space that celebrates, recognizes and motivates Black professionals to excel academically and professionally while transforming their communities.
Our values are to inspire the next generation of Black people in the community, especially the children and youth.
Equipping Black people in our community to be professionally prepared for the workforce in North America.
We have facilitated presentations and panels showcasing individuals who have excelled in their area of expertise.