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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WHAT IS A GRANT?
Grantor’s perspective
1. CONCEPTUALIZING
GRANT-SCHEME
6. CLOSEOUT
2. ANNOUNCING AN
OPPORTUNITY
5. MONITORING
3. SCREENING &
REVIEW
4. NOTIFYING &
CONTRACTING
Grant life cycle from grantor’s perspective
Pre-award phase
1. Conceptualizing the grant-scheme: planning and development of the programme
which will fund projects, based on grantor’s vision, mission, strategy or other specific
goals and mandate.
2. Announcing an opportunity: opening a call for proposals, dissemination and outreach
efforts, conducting info sessions or similar. During this period, potential beneficiaries
may be motivated to apply for a grant and may address questions in relation to the
scheme’s framework.
3. Screening and review: after the deadline for proposal submission, projects are
screened for administrative/eligibility check and then evaluated against the criteria
defined by the grant-scheme. Depending on the complexity of the funding programme,
this step may take time and may consist out of multiple review stages.
Award phase
4. Notifying and contracting: a preliminary list of awarded grantees is usually announced;
upon fulfilment of technical/legal requirements, grantees are contracted, therefore creating
legal ground for funds management and overall implementation rules.
Post-award phase
5. Monitoring: during the project duration (period of time envisioned by the contract), the
contracting entity will usually perform monitoring. This can translate into on-site visits,
audit and/or regular check-ins with the grantee. Some grantors will also offer specific
types of support to the beneficiary in implementation.
6. Closeout: Upon submission of financial and narrative reports and any accompanying
documents foreseen, the grant is closed.
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