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?
Methodology
In some project applications, you’ll be asked to explain the methodology of your project implementation.
This word 'methodology’ shouldn’t scare you – what you’re actually being asked is
HOW are you planning to do everything you’re describing.
In answering this question, first think of overall guiding points or values that you intend to foster
throughout your project, such as:
Active participation – This project is based in its entirety on the notion of active participation of
young people. From its inception phases to planning monitoring and evaluation techniques, the
project encourages young people to actively contribute, operationalizing the guiding principle
“nothing about us, without us”. The development methods of educational activities are chosen in
consultation with the target group and in line with the latest trends on youth-friendly tools.
Diversity – The implementation of this project assumes the diversity principle as a horizontal value,
incorporated through customised outreach efforts, planning of inclusive procurement services,
and by engaging human resources experienced and sensitized for working with vulnerable
groups of youth.
More specifically, the methodology of particular activities should give more information on how
you’ve envisioned to do everything you said you would. The quality of this description indicates
whether you truly understand your topic, if you thoroughly thought about the various aspects of
implementation, and what kind of resources, skills or approaches you will deploy.
Let us analyse one example.
Fictional activity: Organizing a regional conference for young leaders
A regional conference will gather youth representatives from the Western Balkans to discuss
regional co-operation, exchange good practices and network over three days in Pristina. The conference
will enable various decision-makers and members of the business sector in the region
to hear youth voices. Two panel discussion on contemporary topics, followed by thematic workshops,
will be hosted each day. During the conference, participants will also have an opportunity
to visit cultural sights and taste local food. Participation of marginalised youth will be sought too.
Good methodological points
- The description clearly outlines the format
of the conference and the concrete
methods for enabling exchange.
- It indicates various groups involved.
- It states intention to foster an inclusive
approach.
What remains unclear
- The criteria: how are participants selected
and what makes someone a youth
representative?
- Discussion: what themes will be discussed
and in what way?
- Are there any outputs of the activity?
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