NGOs are used to preparing funding proposals for various funders. However, it is unlikely that funders would provide substantial feedback or provide the reasons for declining the applications. In this regard, it is rather difficult to understand the requirements of funders or to improve or enhance the proposal content.   

This course aims to facilitate participants to understand the funders’ perspectives, include their consideration, the vetting and assessment process. Participants will also learn some practical writing skills and ways to enrich the project content.  

• Master the essential components required in a funding proposal and clearly present complicated ideas to facilitate future submissions
• Enhance their ability to develop fundingproposals, including effective structure organization, and applying self-review techniques to refine and strengthen project concepts

• Work procedures of government and family/private foundations in handling the applications
• Key components of a funding proposal and the important points to note
• Preparatory work before writing the proposal
• Consideration of funding agencies and factors which influence the chance of success
• Fatal mistakes that should be avoided
• Sharing among the participants of their application experiences  
• In-class exercise
  (To optimize 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.)

The course does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. 
To be considered fully enrolled, applicants must complete the following procedures:
1. Register via this webpage;
2. Submit the course fee; 
3. Complete the 【Pre-course Questionnaire】by clicking here.
(The information collected through the questionnaire will be used by HKCSS Institute
 and the course instructors for selection purposes.)

Please note that failure to complete the questionnaire will result in your registration being deemed incomplete, 
and your application will not be considered.

Remarks: 

• Applicants have to use the online membership system of the HKCSS Institute for enrollment. The membership is on an individual basis, for the application of the courses and activities of the HKCSS Institute only.
• Staff from HKCSS Agency Members will not automatically become members of the HKCSS Institute. The membership is not equivalent to the membership status of HKCSS Agency Member.