Does Your Proposal Address These Important Questions?

• Problem statement – What problem are you addressing? Why should the funder care?
  
  
• Objectives – Do your objectives match the funder’s or donor’s interest areas? Your objectives should be measurable, realistic and achievable.
  
  
• Methods – How will you accomplish your objectives and why did you take this approach?
  
  
• Implementation – Who will operate the project/program?
  
  
• Budget – How much will your project cost?
  
  
• Evaluation - How will you gauge and maintain standards of quality?
  
  
• Dissemination – How will you reach the people/places who will benefit from your project or program?
  
  
• Continuation/Sustainability – Will the project/program continue when funding is complete?