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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HOW TO WRITE A PROJECT?
3. There is no “high risk” project. Why?
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If your idea sounds good to you, don’t let overanalysing stop you from drafting it. If it
seems new, daring, challenging - the odds are that you are on the trace of something
that can be innovative and have a big impact on the community. Don’t be paralysed by
risks, they are manageable!
Finally, demonstrating that you are not only aware of uncertainties, but that you have discussed
them and mitigation tactics shows to donor that you are trust-worthy. It signals that you will be
responsible with their resources, that you have a good and trustworthy team, open relations,
good communication, and people motivated to solve and advance. Finally, this means that you
are open and cooperative with a donor. This means a lot.
EXERCISE:
Conduct a risk analysis for your project idea.
Step 1: MAP – Define risks. Some examples are included in the table below –
use them if they are applicable, or add some that might be more relevant for
your project idea.
Step 2: ASSESS – What is the likelihood of this risk happening? High,
Moderate or Low? Based on what do you make this assessment?
For each identified risk, tick the corresponding box (High/ Moderate/ Low) and
explain why.
Step 3: MITIGATE – Plan steps for mitigation. What exactly if the mapped
situation occurs? Who will do it? When shall you start looking at it?
Use this table to structure your work and improve your practice.
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