[...continued from the main page] It is very difficult to give an exact idea on the size of a proposal because it varies from donor to donor. Some donor agencies prefer to receive just a proposal of not more than one page, at least initially. Other donor organizations like the USAID and the … [Read more...] about What should be the size of a proposal? How long or short should a proposal be? How many number of pages should there be in a proposal?
Whom should you involve in planning and writing a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] Proposal writing is not a one man’s job. It is actually a process where you involve several actors, contributing to the soul of the proposal. The success of the proposal depends upon how innovative your project is and to make your project innovative, you need more … [Read more...] about Whom should you involve in planning and writing a proposal?
Is it important to know about a donor agency before writing a proposal to them?
[...continued from the main page] Yes. This is in fact the first step you need to do. If you send a proposal on environment to a donor agency which is only funding projects on disability, then you get automatically rejected. Besides, some donors can be very specific about the sub-areas of … [Read more...] about Is it important to know about a donor agency before writing a proposal to them?
How can I get inputs for my proposal from the donor agency?
[...continued from the main page] In open call for proposals where a donor agency is inviting applications from several NGOs, it may be difficult to seek inputs from it in your proposals. Since this kind of funding call is competitive, the donor agency does not wish to favor any single NGO by … [Read more...] about How can I get inputs for my proposal from the donor agency?
What is the best way to identify and plan activities for a project in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] It is very important to list out only those activities that are relevant to your project objectives. If your project objectives are not related to your project activities, it only means that you are not clear in what you want to do with your project and the donor … [Read more...] about What is the best way to identify and plan activities for a project in a proposal?
What is matching contribution in a budget and how can NGOs arrange it?
[...continued from the main page] Many donors insist that projects provide details on matching contribution in their proposal budgets. It is usually 10-20% of the total budget you propose. Matching contributions are financial contributions made by the NGO to the overall grant of the project. If … [Read more...] about What is matching contribution in a budget and how can NGOs arrange it?
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
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
The Mary Byron Project invites nominations for Celebrating Solutions Awards
Deadline- November 16, 2012 Countries/Region- U.S Nominations are invited for Celebrating Solutions Awards honor innovative programs that demonstrate promise in ending the generational cycle of domestic violence by The Mary Byron Project. Organization select programs that can serve as models for … [Read more...] about The Mary Byron Project invites nominations for Celebrating Solutions Awards
The Mary Byron Project now accepting Nominations for Roth Award for Underserved Populations
Deadline- December 21, 2012 Countries/Region- U.S The Mary Byron Project seeking nominations for The Roth Award for Underserved Populations, which provide services to those who are identified as such based on characteristics that include age, race, ethnicity, gender, faith, disabilities, low … [Read more...] about The Mary Byron Project now accepting Nominations for Roth Award for Underserved Populations
