Grants management policy

Abstract

In recent years, Kyambogo University has experienced challenges of inadequate funds to implement all its planned interventions in the Strategic Plan. Consequently, the University can no longer rely solely on Government funding to implement its planned initiatives. This reality underscores the importance of resource mobilisation, which has been identified as a key focus area in the University's Strategic Plan 2020/21-2024/25. Furthermore, Kyambogo University's Grants Management and Policy Guidelines have become increasingly crucial in light of broader global funding challenges. Notably, significant reductions in foreign aid programmes that previously supported Uganda's health and education sectors have placed additional strain on the national budget, further threatening allocations to public institutions, including universities such as Kyambogo. Kyambogo University's Grants Management and Policy Guidelines are strategically aligned with key national, regional, and international development frameworks. In relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Policy supports SDG 4 : Quality Education, specifically target 4.3, by facilitating access to and management of grants aimed at enhancing academic research, infrastructure, and programme development, thereby improving both the quality and accessibility of higher education. The Policy also advances SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, particularly target 16.6 , by promoting financial accountability, transparent reporting, and continuous monitoring of grant usage, all of which contribute to building an effective and transparent institutional governance framework.