Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
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Transcript of Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
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