Beginner’s Manual for Project Proposal Writing 101
Not Another Boring Handbook: Learn to Write Successful Projects The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia publishes the “Beginner’s Manual for Project Proposal Writing 101”. This Manual is conceptualized to support the advancement of project writing skills for the successful design of projects and initiatives that can connect the Western Balkan youth. It supports beginner practitioners to understand the structure of grant proposals, develop project elements and create inclusive youth projects. By offering a practical resource, the Manual includes a variety of exercises and tools on the topic. Most importantly, it draws on lessons learned from several trainings organized by RYCO and the OSCE field operations in the Western Balkans. The three thematic parts which lay at the center of the “Beginner’s Manual for Project Proposal Writing 101” are: ● Unwrapping grant-making logic and understanding processes behind the grant life cycle; ● Highlighting the importance of participation and diversity in youth mobility projects; ● Guiding through major project elements and technical aspects of project writing. RYCO and the OSCE Mission to Serbia hope that this Manual will serve as an important companion to all interested individuals, organizations and secondary schools.
Not Another Boring Handbook: Learn to Write Successful Projects
The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia publishes the “Beginner’s Manual for Project Proposal Writing 101”.
This Manual is conceptualized to support the advancement of project writing skills for the successful design of projects and initiatives that can connect the Western Balkan youth. It supports beginner practitioners to understand the structure of grant proposals, develop project elements and create inclusive youth projects.
By offering a practical resource, the Manual includes a variety of exercises and tools on the topic. Most importantly, it draws on lessons learned from several trainings organized by RYCO and the OSCE field operations in the Western Balkans.
The three thematic parts which lay at the center of the “Beginner’s Manual for Project Proposal Writing 101” are:
● Unwrapping grant-making logic and understanding processes behind the grant life cycle;
● Highlighting the importance of participation and diversity in youth mobility projects;
● Guiding through major project elements and technical aspects of project writing.
RYCO and the OSCE Mission to Serbia hope that this Manual will serve as an important companion to all interested individuals, organizations and secondary schools.
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Avoiding risks - smart or risky decision?
Trying to avoid risks might sound like a strategy. However, there is no such a thing as a project
without risks. Focusing your efforts on designing risk-free activities could lead to a decrease in
your creativity, innovative spirit and, most importantly, your own enthusiasm!
Remember:
You can overcome almost anything with good planning. Don’t “kill your idea”!
1. Do donors like to see a risk-free project?
No.
Donors are aware that risks are part of every activity. Unplanned situations might occur. Presenting
an activity as perfect will probably send a signal that:
a) You are not being realistic;
b) You do not put efforts in responsible planning, but in avoiding.
2. There is no such thing as a good AND “risk-free” project. Why?
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Risks are not universal. Something that is uncertain for organisation A, might not be for
organisation B. Look at the risks from both your and your partners’ perspective.
If all is certain, the action is highly-likely routine and not very innovative. You don’t want
this, right?
We simply cannot predict everything. This doesn’t mean that you should overanalyse.
Example: The COVID-19 pandemic affected the entire globe. Project activities were not immune
to this development. Lockdowns and prohibition of public gatherings meant that a different
approach to activities is necessary – and they were adapted! In a short time projects, education,
jobs, lifestyle in general was organised to accommodate these new changes. The entire planet
agreed to change their “project activities” in just few weeks, and continued fulfilling results with
a different approach.
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