Topic 1: Questions your proposal should answer
| Beneficiaries | How many people will benefit from the project (primary and secondary), and what are their specific needs? |
| Organisational Context | What are the overall aims of your organisation, and how do your organisational systems engage and reflect your beneficiaries (in terms of governance, staffing, and consultation)? |
| Relevance of External Environment | How does your project fit in with the work of other organisations? How do you complement, not duplicate, their work? What partnerships are involved? What is the relevance of the project to donor funding criteria and policies? |
| Project Details | What are the aims of the project (Be SMART)? What are the key activities? When does the project start, and what is the timescale for completion? How much funding is required, and for what (the inputs)? |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | How will you monitor the project (in terms of outcomes and/or process)? How will this information be used in the evaluation process? How will you disseminate the results? |
| Continuation Plans | If the project continues beyond our funding period, how will you fund it in the long term? |
Answering these questions comprehensively and concisely in your proposal will provide clarity, demonstrate alignment with donor priorities, and enhance the likelihood of securing funding for your project.