How to write a Grant Proposal for Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance
If you planning to develop a project or thinking of applying for a funding opportunity for the promotion of democracy and good governance, then here is a guide on how to write a grant proposal for a...
View ArticleHow to conduct Stakeholder Analysis for Your Project Proposals
Stakeholders are individuals, groups of people or organizations that have direct and indirect involvement/interest with your proposed project and hence they can have positive or negative influence on...
View ArticleThe Best Proposal Writing Techniques for NGOs
A successful application depends on the design of a sound project, which addresses social, political, and economic issues of a community. In order to get funded, it is important to spell out your...
View Article‘Understanding SMART Objectives’– for Your Project Proposals
Every time we site down to write project proposals, we come across the word “SMART” while developing project objectives. All donors insist that whatever objectives we develop, they have to be SMART....
View ArticleWhat is Project Justification in Grant Proposals?
The project justification is one of the most crucial parts of a proposal. You can use it to convince the potential donor that your project is of ultimate importance for your community and elucidate the...
View ArticleHow to write an attractive and effective Project Title for your Project Proposal
The title of a project is of ultimate importance, thus make sure to take your time to find the best one. Titles must be attractive and exciting at the same time. The title must convey the meaning, the...
View ArticleImportance of Logframe in Project Proposals
The Logical Framework (LogFrame) or the LFA is a methodology elaborated in the 70s to strengthen a project internal logic and also to consistently explain how the project will accomplish its set goals....
View ArticleHow to summarize a Full Proposal into a Short Concept Note
The submission of concept notes is increasingly becoming the first step in the application for funding to the main agencies and private donors. This is how your potential donor will make the first...
View ArticleHow to Write Successful Proposals for Youth-based Projects
General guidelines for writing project proposals apply for youth project proposals, although, in this case, the strength of your proposal will be assessed against your ability to make a case for the...
View ArticleHow to Write, Develop and Manage Your Youth Development Projects
The main goal of this guide is to explain how to write and manage a project addressing youth in a successful way. The Guide starts by explaining what we mean with Project Management. It will continue...
View ArticleBasic Questions on Proposal Writing Answered
What is a proposal? A proposal is a document that outlines a detailed plan on a project that NGOs propose to a donor seeking funds to implement it. Usually, the donors that provide funding to NGOs...
View ArticleDownload a Great Sample Proposal on ‘Women’s Livelihood Development’
Building livelihoods through microenterprises for women is one of the remarkable ideas for developing sustainability, improving household income and creating jobs in the poorest regions of the world. A...
View ArticleEuropeAid Changes Create New Opportunities for NGO Funding
The European Commission’s international aid agency EuropeAid has announced a series of changes following the launch of a new strategy that will govern the organization up to 2020. At a time when the...
View ArticleHow to write a Grant Proposal for Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance
If you planning to develop a project or thinking of applying for a funding opportunity for the promotion of democracy and good governance, then here is a guide on how to write a grant proposal for a...
View ArticleHow to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change
As issues related to climate change and global warming start to occupying large spaces on our tables, it is high time that we also made preparations to address them in a holistic manner. Many NGOs are...
View ArticleHow to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project
Strengthening livelihoods, especially ensuring food security and increasing income opportunities for local communities, is one of the core responsibilities of NGOs working in poor and developing...
View ArticleSample Grant Proposal: Sustainable Livelihood Development
This is a sample grant proposal to assist small NGOs to understand proposal writing and project planning. However, we do not claim this sample to be perfect and should not be copied as it is. We urge...
View ArticleHow to write Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) in Grant Proposals –A Simple...
In various proposal formats, we come across a table or a framework required to be filled by us to give more detailed information about our project. This table is referred to as a Logframe or Logical...
View ArticleHow NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the...
View ArticleHow to write a Human Rights Project Proposal
Many NGOs working on human rights have often found proposal writing a challenging task. Although conceptualizing a project can be fairly easy by examining the ground situation in the target community,...
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