Project proposal

project proposal

1. The Qualities and Importance of a Good Project Proposal

2. Serve as a guide in implementing the project. L ike a blueprint of a house or a building it shows the information or things needed by the project. Convince people to participate in the project. It is important to convince the donor for the project and the people that will be possibly be part of it. Get funding for the project. THE PURPOSES OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL

3. Reference in evaluating the project. Identify what work is to be done. Identifies the people that will benefit and what will be the worth of the project. Explain why the work needs to be done. What will be its effect to the beneficiaries and to the donor. THE PURPOSES OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL

4. Persuade the reader. T hat the proposers are qualified for the work, have plausible management plan and technical approach, have the resources needed to complete the task within the stated time and cost constraints. REMEMBER : That the goal or aim of a project proposal is to get fund for the project and for the project to be approved . THE PURPOSES OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL

5. Project Proposal?

6. It is a detailed description of a series of activities aimed at solving a certain problem. It contains key information about the project. It is a document which you present to potential sponsors or clients to receive funding or get your project approved. It is a detailed and directed manifestation of the project design. It is a persuasive document.

7. WHAT MAKES A PROJECT PROPOSAL GOOD?

8. APPEARANCE A strong proposal has an attractive, professional, inviting appearance. In addition, the information should easy to access. SUBSTANCE A strong proposal has a well organized plan of attack. In addition it has technical details because technical depth is needed to sell a project.

9. QUALITY Assures Project is worthwhile to pursue Project can be successfully pursued Project has clear objectives and measures of success CONVINCING Persuades Eligibility of project and proponents and participants Technical and financial soundness of project Prospects of project success That participating in the project is advantageous, beneficial, and necessary That the project implementation are fair and practicable

10. RELEVANT Fits in with priorities and objectives of funder and funding program Contributes to achieving goals and mission of proponent organization Responds clearly identified needs of target groups and beneficiaries REALISTIC Achievable deliverables Implementable activities Reasonable resource requirements Manageable timeframe Practicable methodologies, strategies, approaches

11. CLEAR Orderly arrangement and presentation of data and ideas Simple, precise, and straight to the point language COMPLETE Includes all relevant and required data Gives sufficient supporting data and arguments for assertions

12. COHERENT Well organized data and ideas Consistent data and reasoning

13. THE PARTS OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL

14. Title Page: It should indicate the project title, the name of the lead organization, the place and date of project preparation and the name of the donor agency to whom the proposal is addressed. Project Title: It should be short, concise, and preferably refer to a certain key result or the leading project activity. Abstract: Should include the problem statement, the project’s objectives, implementing organizations, key project activities, and potentially the total project budget. Context: Describes the social, economic, political and cultural background from which the project is initiated. Project Justification: A rationale includes the problem statement, priority needs, the proposed approach, the implementing organization, and project aims.

15. Target Group: Define and show how it will benefit from the project. Project Implementation: Plan should describe activities and resource allocation in as much detail as possible. Budget: An estimated summary of an organization’s expected income and expenses over a specified period of time. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: The schedule of project progress and financial report could be set in the project proposal. Management and Personnel: A brief description of the individuals roles each one has assumed, and the communication mechanisms that exist between them.

16. More tips to write a successful proposal Plan ahead Be realistic Be a learning organization Be factual and specific Limit organizational jargon Be aware of donor priorities Format must be clear and simple Clarify partner’s roles and responsibilities

17. REMEMBER: A project proposal is an essential marketing document that helps cultivate an initial professional relationship between an organization and a donor over a project to be implemented.

18. References: https ://project-proposal.casual.pm / http ://www.lf.psu.edu/ https :// undergrad.stanford.edu/opportunities/research/get-funded/apply-uar-student-grants/how-apply/writing-grant-proposal/writing-project-proposal http :// documents.rec.org/publications/ProposalWriting.pdf http ://writing.engr.psu.edu/workbooks/proposal_guidelines.pdf

19. Submitted by: LEIF RAFAEL V. GUTIERREZ ( STEM 11-23 ) Submitted to: MR. XAVIER A. VELASCO