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
How to write Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) in Grant Proposals –A Simple Guide for NGOs
Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) is a structured planning and management tool widely used by NGOs for project proposals. It helps organize and clarify the objectives, activities, and outcomes of a project in a logical sequence. Here’s a simplified introduction: Key Components of LFA: Goal: … [Read more...] about How to write Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) in Grant Proposals –A Simple Guide for NGOs
What is Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) and why is it important? -2
An LFA is a management tool for effective planning and implementation of developmental projects. It provides clear, concise and systematic information about a project through a framework. We know about various components of a project such as goal, objectives, activities, results and … [Read more...] about What is Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) and why is it important? -2
Inside the Logical Framework of a grant proposal -3
If we really look at the LFA more closely, we will understand that it is not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, the LFA is nothing but putting together your whole project proposal in one table with brief descriptions of the projects. Different terms are applied for various parts of the LFA by … [Read more...] about Inside the Logical Framework of a grant proposal -3
Various components of a Logical Framework in a grant proposal -4
Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) breaks down a project into key components, providing a structured and systematic way of planning, implementing, and evaluating projects. Here are the definitions of the various components of LFA for an NGO's project proposal: 1. Goal (Overall … [Read more...] about Various components of a Logical Framework in a grant proposal -4
Defining the components of the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -5
Goal A project goal is a very general, high-level and long-term objective of the project. It is different from project objectives because the latter are very specific and have to be addressed alone by the project. But the goal cannot be achieved by the project on its own since there will be … [Read more...] about Defining the components of the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -5
A way to develop the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -6
The development process of the Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) should be participatory for an NGO for several important reasons: Enhanced Stakeholder Ownership: A participatory process ensures that all relevant stakeholders (including beneficiaries, staff, local authorities, and donors) are … [Read more...] about A way to develop the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -6
The Problem Tree and the Logical Framework -7
The Problem Tree is a tool used in the Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) process to help NGOs identify and understand the causes and effects of the central problem they are trying to address. It visualizes the problem by mapping out its root causes and consequences, providing a structured approach to … [Read more...] about The Problem Tree and the Logical Framework -7
