[...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?
Project Objectives
In an NED grant proposal, project objectives have to be specific and measurable. The proposal guidelines advise against using broad aims like “to strengthen democracy in a country.” This kind of an objective is not clear, exact or measurable. The project objectives preferably should be one or two … [Read more...] about Project Objectives
Project Background
According to NED Proposal Guidelines, the project background should explain the existing political, economic or social situation in the country and how it has been challenging democratic aspirations. In the same section, it is also necessary to give details about the needs or problems (in other … [Read more...] about Project Background
The Proposal
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has given complete information on writing a proposal in its Proposal Guidelines document available at this link. It is also available in French, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish. The guidelines are fairly easy to understand … [Read more...] about The Proposal
Writing the Proposal to seek a grant from National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has given complete information on writing a proposal in its Proposal Guidelines document available at this link. It is also available in French, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish. The guidelines are fairly easy to understand … [Read more...] about Writing the Proposal to seek a grant from National Endowment for Democracy
Background for the Project in the Proposal Narrative in the NED Application Process
According to NED Proposal Guidelines, the project background should explain the existing political, economic or social situation in the country and how it has been challenging democratic aspirations. In the same section, it is also necessary to give details about the needs or problems (in other … [Read more...] about Background for the Project in the Proposal Narrative in the NED Application Process
Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
In an NED grant proposal, project objectives have to be specific and measurable. The proposal guidelines advise against using broad aims like “to strengthen democracy in a country.” This kind of an objective is not clear, exact or measurable. The project objectives preferably should be one or two … [Read more...] about Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
Project Activities in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
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)
