A 10-item Format for a Project Proposal
There are so many funding agencies around the world who are looking for projects, precisely, to fund. Your own government, I’m sure, looks for an apt project to finance. Why don’t you try presenting one? Here is a sample format of a project proposal with some tips included.
Some agencies already have a format, which is good because it would be easier for you. You’ll just have to write in the information they want. However, if your target agency don’t have a pre-designed outline, do make your own or try the following format (I’ve included some tips, too):
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Project Title
”Mudcrab Culture” is enough. ” Mudcrab Culture in mangrove forest with fish fattening” is too much and inappropriate.
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Background/Rationale
Include the significance of the project; where it will be put up; who will benefit from it. Write in some information about the community of the proponent and the project site.
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Proponent Profile
Describe your proponent. Demography. Capacity to manage the project.
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Objectives
What are the proponent’s general and specific objectives?
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Project Profile
Describe the nature of the project, specific location, form of products to be derived from it, materials needed for its establishment, and the like.
- Project Cost
The whole budgetary requirements for the project. Not necessarily in narrative form but in a budget/cost matrix. -
Project Implementation Strategy
Describe how the proponent will operationalize the project . What are its designed activities? Who are responsible for what activity?
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Economic and Environmental Impact
What contributions will the project have towards socio-economic development in the proponent’s life and that of its immediate community? How does the project relate to the general environmental conservation efforts? Point out the solid waste management scheme. Cite incremental benefits.
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Expected Output
What are the expected results during and after project implementation? Connect these to the stated objectives.
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Sustainability Measures
Define the proponent’s planned activities to sustain the project, like expansion/replication strategies and product development.
That’s basically it! Try writing your own project proposal now. Writing it alone can make money. Look for organizations/ groups that commission others to write their proposal.
Happy writing!
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June 27th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
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November 4th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Nice article, and as someone who’s successfully got grants funding on small projects in the past, I can say this is a good proposal format.
Need a follow up article on how to find organisations to approach, either for writing paid proposals or getting your own projects some financial juice.
January 2nd, 2011 at 11:06 pm
wow!great!! it makes my simple brain simply running!!!yet come up with a fabulous project..it helps me a lot. Thank you!
May 4th, 2011 at 2:54 am
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