Project Proposal Template.pdf

CARSI Economic Support Funds

Project Proposal Cover Sheet

Country: BELIZE Project No. (To be assigned by U.S. Embassy)

Date of Submission: ___________________

Project Title: _____________________________________________________________

Name of Organization: _____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ___________________________

Alternate Telephone: _______________________ E-Mail: ________________________

Principal Officer: ________________________________________ (name and position)

Project Contact: _________________________________________ (name and position)

Proposed Project Duration (not more than two years): _____________________________

FINANCES:

Total ESF Funds Requested __________ (US$)

Total Cost Share (optional) __________ (US$)

Total Project Cost __________ (US$)

The following items are required in your proposal:

____ Cover Sheet (This page filled in)

____ Completed and signed SF-424, SF-424a and SF424b, submitted to www.Grants.gov

____ Table of Contents

____ Executive Summary

____ Proposal Narrative

____ Budget Narrative

____ Detailed Line-Item Budget

____ Additional attachments: Organizational Capability; Project Monitoring Plan;

Resumes of Key Persons; Proof of Organization’s Legal Status; Letter of Support from

Government agency (ies) you will be partnering with

Project Proposal Template Instructions

For all application documents, please ensure:

• The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity

• All documents are in English

• All budgets are in U.S. dollars

• All pages are numbered, including budgets and attachments,

• All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, portrait orientation only, and

• All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.

Required Registrations:

All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. All are free of charge:

• www.SAM.gov registration which will generate a Unique Entity Identifier

• NCAGE/CAGE code - https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/CageTool/home

Section 1. Executive Summary

Provide a statement of work or synopsis of the project, including a concise breakdown of the project objectives, activities and expected results. Briefly describe how the project is innovative, sustainable and will have a demonstrated impact.

Section 2. Background of Organization

Provide full description of the organization and its expertise to organize and manage all aspects of this particular project. Describe key personnel that will be directing, managing and/or significantly involved in the implementation of the project and/or the management of the budget.

Include names, titles and relevant previous experience that supports their role in the project.

Include experience with previous or current federal awards and any other organizational strengths that will support the implementation or management of the proposed project.

Section 3. Project Description

Provide detailed information about the proposed project and all of its components.

• Problem Statement and Rationale - Provide a clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and how the project will achieve or contribute to achieving a solution and a measurable outcome.

• Project Goal and Objectives – Define the overall goal of the project and define objectives that will lead to the accomplishment of the goal. The objectives must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and placed within a reasonable time frame. (SMART objectives).

• Project Activities - Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.

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• Project Partners – Describe project partners and their expertise. Indicate any previous experience collaborating with partners. (Letters of support/commitment from partners can be included as attachments)

• Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan – Define key performance indicators to measure realistic progress towards objectives and describe how progress will be monitored throughout the project. Please refer to Tab A. Project Proposal Guidelines and Tab B. Program Monitoring Plan of the NOFO for a detailed explanation of all elements that should be included in this section.

• Sustainability – Describe how you expect project impact will be sustained over time and by whom.

Section 4. Budget and Budget Narrative

Please refer to NOFO Section IV. Application and Submissions Instructions, NOFO Tab C.

Budget Guidelines and the Budget Guidelines and Worksheet Attachment for all details concerning this section.

Budget template and Budget Narrative sample template are available. Costs must be in U.S.

dollars.

Section 5. Attachments

• Project Monitoring plan: Please refer to Tab A. Project Proposal Guidelines and Tab B.

Program Monitoring Plan of the NOFO for a detailed explanation of all elements that should be included in this section.

• Roles and responsibilities of key project personnel: Provide short bios highlighting relevant experience. Given page number limits, CV’s are not recommended for submission

• Timeline/workplan: Describe timeline for all project components, including activities, evaluation, and close-out.

• Other Supporting Documentation: Attachments may include letters of support, memoranda of understanding (MOU)/agreement, etc.