In 1.8, list out all the acronyms and their full forms to be used in the concept note here. This also includes the name of your organization, which you refer in short most of the time. This part acts as an important reference for the person reviewing your application. 1.9 Implementation partners … [Read more...] about Partners in the Proposed Project (GPAF Impact Window funding)
The Applicant Organization in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
The Section 2 of the concept note format for DFID's Impact Window funding under GPAF seeks information about the applicant organization. From 2.1 to 2.7, you can fill information about your organization's name, country, registration number, office address, website address, main contact person … [Read more...] about The Applicant Organization in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
Your Organization’s Mission and DFID’s values and priorities
This can be important part of the application because DFID funds only those organizations whose mission and objectives fit into DFID’s values and priorities. To check out DFID’s values and priorities, you can visit the DFID website, especially the following … [Read more...] about Your Organization’s Mission and DFID’s values and priorities
Developing Project Information in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
3.1 has the list of Millennium Development Goals and you need to check all those that your project contributes to. Select the same way as you selected in 2.8. You can select more than one MDG. 3.2 needs to be answered if you did not choose any one of the MDGs, but this is a highly unlikely … [Read more...] about Developing Project Information in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
Writing Results and Impact of the Project
Question 3.4 seeks to know what change is this initiative intended to achieve and for whom and What results/ impact will this project have on the ground It is important to list out the results to ensure that the project creates the desired impact. Results are positive experiences benefited by the … [Read more...] about Writing Results and Impact of the Project
Listing out the Activities in the Concept Note Proposal
3.5 How will the changes described above be achieved? This question specifically seeks information about the project activities. Since the activities should be closely linked to the results mentioned above, the question has been framed this way. Look back at the results you have listed out and … [Read more...] about Listing out the Activities in the Concept Note Proposal
Lessons for the New Project
The last three questions in Section 3 seek to know more about the project as to its origin, its responsibility and the lessons that can be applied to it. 3.6 How and where did this initiative originate? Whose idea was it? Who was involved in the design of the project? How were the target … [Read more...] about Lessons for the New Project
Project Coordination and Project Roles
Partnerships are a necessity for successful implementation of a project, While answering the Question 3.7, you can list out the project partners. Make sure that you involve all those who will be directly or indirectly influenced by the project. This will not only avoid risks but also help attain … [Read more...] about Project Coordination and Project Roles
Lessons and Partnerships
Referring to 3.8, you are applying to address a particular issue in your area because you have experience working in it. If you have that experience, you may have also drawn out some lessons. These lessons can be noted down here. If there are lessons or past experience from other partners or even … [Read more...] about Lessons and Partnerships
Nominations open for the Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Front Line, the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders founded in Dublin in 2011 aims to protect human rights at risk. It is currently accepting nominations for its Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The Front Line Award is presented annually to one … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
