NGOs are used to preparing funding proposals for various funders. However, after submitting the funding proposals, it is less likely that NGOs could have the opportunity to receive substantial feedbacks from the funding organisations regarding their submitted proposals. In this regard, project staff of the NGOs could hardly learn from the process and enhance their skills on proposal writing.   

From the funders’ perspectives, this course aims to facilitate participants to understand the vetting or assessment requirements, consideration and the handling procedures of the government and private foundations, as well as to learn some practical skills and essential elements to review and evaluate the applications. 

• To enhance participants’ capacity in preparing funding proposals 
• To understand the essential elements of funding proposal writing 
• To increase participants’ understanding of the requirements and concerns of funders when they vet or assess the proposals 

• Work procedures of government and family/private foundations in handling the fund applications 
• Key components of a funding proposal and important points to note 
• Skills in presenting complicated project ideas precisely in a structured manner 
• How to review and evaluate your funding proposals 
• Factors which influence the chance of success 
• Fatal mistakes that should be avoided 
• In-class exercise (please refer to Remarks) 

Remarks: To maximise the learning experiences, participants are encouraged to bring along one funding proposal, either soft copy or hard copy, that they have previously prepared to the class. The proposal is only for your  own reference and would not have to be shared with the trainer or other participants.