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?
Questions that guide you in mapping out relevant stakeholders may be:
Who has a mandate to deal with this area?
Who may benefit from this project being implemented?
Who may be willing to put their resources to our use (such as facilities, expertise or
finances)?
Is there someone who is doing something similar to identify synergies or seek advice?
Is there someone who would be jeopardized by our activities?
Who may be influenced (positively or negatively) by the realisation of this project?
Who are the most knowledgeable people on our topic of interest?
Who will obstruct the project if they are not involved?
Step 2:
Once you have your long list – prioritize. Without whom would the project fail? Who can you benefit
from the most? Who is accessible and willing? Where do the power and influence lie to either
move ahead or push back on your initiative?
This table may be helpful to structure your analysis:
Stakeholder
Interest/
Stake
Influence
(positive/
negative,
high/low)
Potential
role in the
project
Priority
(high,
middle, low)
National
Youth Council
Has a mandate
to be a
voice of youth
and advocate
for their
participation
in society
Positive
May help
with reaching
out to youth
organizations,
contribute to
visibility, may
offer a pro
bono trainer
Middle
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