Donor funding is crucial since it helps researchers implement their project ideas. to access these funds a well written proposal is required for consideration by potential donors. The results of a project ought to be effectively communicated by the aid of a proposal. Therefore, organizations need to be able to develop high quality proposal to ensure the implementation of project ideas. Most of the development projects are financed through grants from donors. It is the responsibility of the project management team to ensure that the limited resources are used optimally and efficiently to achieve maximum impact. the goal of this course is to equip participants with the skills to develop and write an effective proposal and equip the participants with best practices and essentials skills in effective grants management.
Proposal writing in grants mobilization
Understanding donors’ requirements
Proposal formats
Project development and proposal Writing
Project Background
Needs Assessment including target population
Project Justification
Project Goal and Objectives
Project Beneficiaries
Critical Assumptions
Project Strategies
Project theory of change
Design of project results using causal pathway
Project Activities; outputs and activities matrix
Logical framework
Performance measurement framework
Monitoring plan
Evaluation plan
Risk Matrix
Risk Response plan
Project organogram
Project Coordination
Partners responsibilities
Detailed budget
Cost Sharing
Summary budget
Organization profile
Organization Capacity
Relevant experience
Funding agency forms
Packaging, politicking and refunding
Submission, traditional and online
Tips for final checks
Proposal review criteria
Proposal review process
Grant agreement
What is grants management?
Grants management and project development
Key grants-related terminologies
Grants
Contracts
Cooperative Agreements
Subcontracts
In-kind
Standard
Mixed
Pre-Award activities
Planning
Proposal Submission
Award of Grant
Post-Award activities
Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Amendments
Reporting
Close out
Grants Preparation and Planning
Developing Goals, and Objectives
Finalizing and Submitting Grants Application
Introduction to Grants Budgeting
Grants Budget Elements
Budget Development
Budget Management
Accounting multiple grants/ awards
Tracking of matching funds
Accounting for in-kind contributions
Developing account code structure
Financial and procurement rules
Contractual agreement
Donor compliance
Legislative compliance
Accounting Standards and Practices
Community and cultural Compliance
Contract assessment
Contract negotiation
Contract management
Control environment
Risk assessment
Control activities
Information and communication
Monitoring activities
Financial
Narrative
Evaluations
Amendments
Learn resource mobilization methods
Identify project development and proposal writing principles
Arrange different proposal aspects logically
Develop and write an effective proposal
Utilize the monitoring and evaluation principals in developing a proposal
Write quality reports with respect to the targeted audience
Handle pre-award activities that will set your program on the right track
Oversee post-award start-up, operation, and closeout duties
Ensure compliance with funder requirements
Address the critical aspects of managing grant finances
Effectively report grants management progress to stakeholders
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