Department of Innovation, Trade and

Rural Development

Proposal WritingProfessional Municipal

AdministratorsGander, April 8th, 2011

Overview

• Community Capacity Building Program (CCB)

• Key Elements of Effective Proposal Writing

• Linkages to Funding Programs• Sources of Additional Information

Community Capacity Building Program (CCB)

• Program provides:• Training and supports development • Modules for economic development • Up to $5,000 to regional organizations• Up to $10,000 to provincial organizations• Partnerships encouraged

Community Capacity Building Program (CCB)

• Proposal Writing and PMA• Proposal Writing Module

– Key Elements of Effective Proposal Writing– What your project should demonstrate– Linkages between Strategic Planning,

Proposal Writing and Project Management

Key Elements

• Proper formatting • Content

development• Satisfying program

criteria • Benefits of project• Funding agency

requirements

• Sustainability • Selecting qualified

consultants • Monitoring and

evaluation • Proposal follow up

Content Guidelines (RSDF)

• Letter of Transmittal• Title Page• Executive Summary• Table of Contents• Introduction• Purpose and Objectives• Opportunity Definition/Economic

Benefits

Content Guidelines (RSDF)

• Description of program activity• Organizational structure and

background• Project Timetable• Budget/Financial information• Compatibility• Marketing Plan• Appendices

Funding Agency Requirements

• Applying to multiple funding programs– Don’t assume one proposal will satisfy all– Don’t overlook requirement of programs

making smaller contributions– Read criteria closely– Application checklists

• Other considerations– Follow up!

Conclusion and Questions

Regan Power

Regional Economic Planning AnalystDepartment of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development

T: 709-729-2141reganpower@gov.nl.ca