Request for Applications for Lesotho Grants Program

2. Justification/Background (Maximum one page)
Lead question: Why do you want to carry out this project in that specific location?
This section presents an overview of the context in which the proposed project will take place. It
should provide the context of OVC and their caregivers in the selected project area to serve as the
basis for the selection of interventions, major delivery strategies, and key project partners.
This should include historical aspects, opportunities and most relevant constraints, and previous
efforts to deal with the subject in the areas you propose to work. The most relevant factors and
points that need to be considered in order to solve the problem should be specified.
Guiding questions:
Where will the proposed project take place? (include names of districts/councils)
What OVC (and their caregivers) services have been provided in the previous project?
What are the felt needs for OVC that remain to be addressed in the proposed project?
What other characteristics impact the health status of the population in this area? (e.g.,
socioeconomic status, religion, gender equity, literacy, etc.)
How is the proposed project consistent with current MOSD, Lesotho OVC Policy,
PEPFAR, and global policies and strategies on OVC?
Are there similar projects to the one being proposed being undertaken by other
organizations or the applicant in the same location for this proposed project? What are the
opportunities for complimenting and partnering? How will you ensure there is no
duplication of effort?
3. Project Implementation Strategy (Maximum four pages, not including tables)
Lead question: How do you actually intend to accomplish the goal of the project?
This section provides the context of the proposed project strategy and describes the implementation
plan. Include details on the proposed technical interventions and corresponding activities. The
project Results Framework and work plan should be presented clearly. Describe in a narrative the
goals, activities and desired results of the project as well. Note that you can ideally have one goal for
the project, several objectives and multiple activities per objective.
Guiding questions:
What is the goal of this project?
What are the objectives of the project?
Describe the project‟s modus operandi (the program approach) - how will you reach the
OVC and their caregivers with services: Is it with staff, it is with support groups, is it with
individual appointed caregivers?
What activities will be implemented to ensure the goals and objectives are achieved?
­ Ensure that for each objective there are relevant activities.
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