How to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project

Strengthening livelihoods, especially ensuring food security and increasing income opportunities for local communities, is one of the core responsibilities of NGOs working in poor and developing countries. As many efforts are made in this direction, small organizations continue to face challenges in developing a plan or a project proposal to raise funds to . . . → Read More: How to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -7

Under 2.7, describe the type of the organization, whether or not it is one of the following:

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Trade UnionFaith-based Organisation (FBO) Disabled Peoples’ Organisation (DPO) Organisations working with Disabled People Academic Institution Ethnic Minority Group or Organisation Diaspora Group Other… [please specify]

2.8 seeks information about the activities . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -7

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified

Latest info: DFID is no longer accepting applications under the Development Innovation Fund.

Small and medium-sized NGOs and CBOs can access funding opportunities from UK Department for Intenational Development’s (DFID) new grant launched this year called the “Development Innovation Fund” (DIF). The Fund has been set up to support only small . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -2

Before we move ahead straight to the grant application form, let us quickly understand the main conditions of the grant. Below is a summary:

Any not-for-profit organization located in a developing country can apply for this Fund. The organization’s income during the last 3 years should not have exceeded more than £500,000 (from . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -2

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -3

We move ahead to the application form now for applying to the DFID’s Development Innovation Fund (DIF). There are two forms under the Fund which can be downloaded from the following links:

Application Form Budget Form

Before we start writing down the proposal in the given application form, there are again . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -3

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -5

1.1 main objective of the project should specify the goal or the overall objective of the project (in not more than 25 words). The goal is usually broad and long-term, but if you project is specific and focused on achieving only one objective, it can be written down here. More information about the . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -5

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -6

1.5 The total cost of the project: You can fill this later once you have listed the activities. But make sure that you give your total cost in British Pounds (GBP) only. Use online currency converters such as http://www.google.com/finance/converter or http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html to convert your local currency into pounds. Remember that the maximum amount . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -6

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -8

2.9 If your organization has been funded by DFID directly or indirectly, it can be mentioned here briefly. Any previous experience with DFID or any of its programmes will be an added advantage for the organization as references can work as strong recommendations to fund the organization. If there is no such previous . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -8

What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

The Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has recently issued general guidelines, referred to as ‘FY 2010 General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance,’ for NGOs applying and responding to various funding announcements to be released in the year 2010. The purpose of these guidelines is . . . → Read More: What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

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