This training manual focuses on the steps to develop, write and submit effective proposals. Details are provided for the preparation phase, project formulation, developing problem statements, determining objectives and sub-goals, designing the monitoring and evaluation plan, defining project components and following up with the donor.
This training guide gives an overview of communication theory and practical applications, with the aim of increasing and improving community participation.
This training guide outlines approaches to strategic planning, with special attention to strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization. The focus is on institutional development and educational projects.
This presentation describes project design and management techniques that utilize social and community partners. Attention is given to aspects of financial and human resource management for sustainable programs.
This website from the University of Delaware's MEPI Student Leaders Program provides guidance on submitting applications, such as a sample timetable, sample budget and a step-by-step video guide.
This curriculum contains instruction on the life cycle of projects, including planning, organization, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. It also includes a set of sample forms.
This manual provides a framework for strategic planning and local capacity building using the Program Planning Objectives (PPO) method. The presentation outlines a roadmap for project planning from deciding to pursue a project through implementation. The training also provides worksheets to guide the planning process.
This brief handout on project financial management highlights budgeting, what the process can show about possible upcoming challenges, and internal controls.
The manual is intended to provide readers with a tool to design projects and write proposals. The approach is meant to build on CRS values, be locally appropriate, coherent and achieve positive results. It was produced and published in 2004 with financial support from Food For Peace. It was followed by the Project Management and Implementation Guide, also available in the Library.