Project Proposal Template
Cover Page
United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability
Project title:
Name of implementing agent(s):
Project location:
Proposed starting date:
Project duration:
Amount requested from Voluntary Fund (US$):
Government inputs:
Implementing agent inputs:
Other donor inputs:
Brief summary description of the project proposal: Describe problem addressed, proposed solution, expected results, intended beneficiaries and reason(s) why assistance is requested from the Voluntary Fund.
Body of Project Proposal The Voluntary Fund project proposal template has five sections:
I. Background and justification of the project
II. Objectives of the project
III. Expected results of the project
IV. Project implementation and management
V. Project budget
I. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
This section should provide a brief introduction to the current social and economic situation related to the geographic region and beneficiaries of the project. The background should also describe: • the problem or critical issue which the proposal seeks to resolve • how the proposal relates to other relevant national development strategies and policies • whether there are other programmes and activities which will complement the proposal • how the need for the project was determined • how intended beneficiaries were involved in project identification and planning • what kind of assistance the concerned governmental offices will provide • what kind of resources the non-governmental community will provide
If a non-governmental organization has prepared the proposal, it is important to describe how concerned governmental officials were made aware of and/or were involved in project formulation. Finally, the section should describe the relevant experience and capabilities of the project Implementing Agent, and the type and level of resources that the Implementing