The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has given complete information on writing a proposal in its Proposal Guidelines document available at this link. It is also available in French, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish. The guidelines are fairly easy to understand … [Read more...] about Writing the Proposal to seek a grant from National Endowment for Democracy
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Writing a good summary for the Proposal Narrative (NED Grants Program)
Summary is one of the most important parts of the proposal. You may write a good proposal, but if it is not accompanied with a good summary, then it is of no use. All donors prefer to get a quick look at your project before they can seek more details. If the summary is written badly or … [Read more...] about Writing a good summary for the Proposal Narrative (NED Grants Program)
Example for writing a summary in the Proposal Narrative of the Grant Application for NED
Let us take an example here for writing a good summary. Assuming that we are submitting a project on increasing the awareness level of women from disadvantaged groups about democratic values in a post-conflict country, we have this summary below: “[The country] has emerged out of a conflict, but … [Read more...] about Example for writing a summary in the Proposal Narrative of the Grant Application for NED
Background for the Project in the Proposal Narrative in the NED Application Process
According to NED Proposal Guidelines, the project background should explain the existing political, economic or social situation in the country and how it has been challenging democratic aspirations. In the same section, it is also necessary to give details about the needs or problems (in other … [Read more...] about Background for the Project in the Proposal Narrative in the NED Application Process
Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
In an NED grant proposal, project objectives have to be specific and measurable. The proposal guidelines advise against using broad aims like “to strengthen democracy in a country.” This kind of an objective is not clear, exact or measurable. The project objectives preferably should be one or two … [Read more...] about Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
Project Activities in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
NED seeks detailed information about the proposed activities. So they should not just be listed, but explained with proper details. Explaining activities help the donor agency to understand how well-planned and prepared the organization is in implementing the project. The NED Proposal Guidelines … [Read more...] about Project Activities in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in a Grant Proposal
NED seeks a detailed and clear monitoring and evaluation plan for the project to understand how the organization will measure the progress of its activities. As the monitoring reports have to be submitted once in four months, it is required for the organization to carry out the review of its … [Read more...] about The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in a Grant Proposal
Completing the Proposal: NED Grants Program Application
The last parts of the proposal in the NED Grant Application comprise of the organizational background, interim assessment (applicable only for those applicants seeking a renewal of a previous grant) and the budget. The organizational background has to summarize information about the work of the … [Read more...] about Completing the Proposal: NED Grants Program Application
Letters of Interest invited for the Alive & Thrive Grants Program
Alive & Thrive (A&T) is currently accepting applications for its grants program. A&T is a five year initiative funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented by a consortium of organizations such as AED, BRAC, GMMB, IFPRI, Save the Children, University of California-Davis … [Read more...] about Letters of Interest invited for the Alive & Thrive Grants Program
Buckminster Fuller Challenge: $100,000 prize to support a strategy that will solve humanity’s most pressing problems
The Buckminster Fuller Challenge awards $100,000 prize to support the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. It attracts bold, visionary, tangible initiatives focused on a well-defined need of critical importance. … [Read more...] about Buckminster Fuller Challenge: $100,000 prize to support a strategy that will solve humanity’s most pressing problems
