[...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?
How should the goals and objectives be written in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] There is a fundamental difference in goals and objectives in a standard proposal. Usually, a goal is an overall objective. It is mostly general in sense and remains unachievable. However, objectives are very specific and they have to be achieved. The qualities of … [Read more...] about How should the goals and objectives be written in a proposal?
What is the difference between Strategies and Activities in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] Strategies are broad concepts or approaches to achieve the project objectives while activities are actions that are undertaken within these strategies. For example, ‘building the capacity of the community members’ is a strategy your project has adopted. An activity … [Read more...] about What is the difference between Strategies and Activities in a proposal?
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?
While defining project results in a proposal, what is the difference between outputs and outcomes?
[...continued from the main page] All project proposals should explain all the expected results that will be achieved by the project. Many proposal formats seek extensive information on results just to ensure that the set objectives are successfully achieved. However, some proposal formats request … [Read more...] about While defining project results in a proposal, what is the difference between outputs and outcomes?
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
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
