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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Beginner’s manual Project proposal writing 101
Whatever your situation may be, here are some useful tips from the been there, done that’
department to assist in your skill development:
➜ Team up with someone with more experience – not only in writing projects, but in getting
grants. One of the best ways to learn is by doing it alongside someone who is
familiar with the process;
➜ Team up with more an experienced lead. This helps you learn about developing an
application and managing partnerships, and prepares to you be the lead in the future;
➜ Take part in more project-writing courses and read more sources on the topic. It is
unlikely to excel in this skill after five days of no-matter-how-excellent training;
➜ Write an application for an opportunity available on a rolling basis to assess how much
time and effort you may need, without having the pressure of a deadline;
➜ Look up well-written projects and analyse them. Uncover the pattern in logic or
approach which makes them successful in getting a grant;
➜ Use opportunities for projects aiming at organizational capacity building
(For instance, RYCO’s third call for proposals had one specific goal focused on
strengthening capacities of secondary schools).
➜ Expect that losses are more probable than wins at first. Don’t focus on one opportunity,
thinking that it is now or never. Identify multiple opportunities, and compare them
before making a decision by evaluation where you have the best chances, based on
your time, skills and values.
EXERCISE: MOCKUP WINNER
1. Identify three grant opportunities that are of interest to you your team.
2. List pros and cons for each opportunity (preferably as a team exercise),
taking into consideration the different criteria they entail.
3. Once you identified the 'winner’, calculate the time you would need to
develop the application and recognize the challenging aspects.
4. Assess your means to overcome the challenge by consulting someone,
investing in additional learning or getting the resource needed otherwise.
5. Test it – in case you lack human resources, ask for help.
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