[...continued from the main page] A Gantt chart is a chart that gives an overview of the schedule of project activities proposed in a proposal. Since it was developed by Henry Gantt, it is referred to as a Gantt chart. Most proposal formats demand this type of chart to be displayed to list out … [Read more...] about What is a Gantt chart?
What are indicators, risks and assumptions in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] A performance indicator is a measure of the result. Since a project result is just a statement, there is a need to provide direct evidence about it. That is why, many proposal formats demand indicators in their frameworks. For example, if you mention in your … [Read more...] about What are indicators, risks and assumptions in a proposal?
Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Characteristics of successful proposal writing A good proposal must convince the donor/funding agencies about the following aspects of the project going to be proposed by the organization: - The issue going to be addressed matches with the objectives/target area of the donor agency. - The problem … [Read more...] about Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Cover Letter, Cover Page and Project Summary
[...continued from the main page] The format for foreign donors & local donors might vary but most of them follow the same format based on Logical Framework Analysis model, which consist of the following topics: Cover letter- one should always write the cover letter on the letter head of the … [Read more...] about Cover Letter, Cover Page and Project Summary
Problem Statement
[...continued from the main page] Firstly one should give an overview of the problem at the national & universal level followed by its magnitude in the proposed state & the geographical region to be covered. We should try to justify it by statistics from research data, press articles, … [Read more...] about Problem Statement
Goals, Objectives and Methodology
[...continued from the main page] Goals & Objectives The project goal is the long term objective of the project which is different from the objectives of the proposal. Goals can be the vision of the organization to foresee the impact of the activities to encounter the problem. The goal … [Read more...] about Goals, Objectives and Methodology
Activities to be carried out
[...continued from the main page] This section describe the activities going to be conducted to achieve the desired objectives. It should give details about the activities in a sequence with the time line & also indicating the reason for choosing that very activity. It should also have separate … [Read more...] about Activities to be carried out
Monitoring & Evaluation
[...continued from the main page] A good monitoring & evaluation plan targets the activities in the following manner & will include: - Assess the impact of the activities undertaken - To measure the project’s success & effects - To monitor the project's performance on an ongoing … [Read more...] about Monitoring & Evaluation
Assumptions
[...continued from the main page] Most of the projects are influenced by various external factors/risks, which are beyond the direct control of the implementing agency. Thus, it is very important to identify those risks & the measures to be taken to address those risks. These risks could be … [Read more...] about Assumptions
Budget
[...continued from the main page] The budget of any project is its USP. The budget should be in line with the proposed activities and the quoted cost of each item/particulars should be as per the current market norms of the implementing area. The administrative cost (communication cost & salary … [Read more...] about Budget
