Useful Tools

The Logical Framework (Logframe) is increasingly popular with donors.  There are many styles and types of Logframes and sometimes the donor designates the format.  In any case using the outline included here can help your program/proposal team create a professional Logical Framework that will be helpful to any donor or funding source.

Form Program Logical Framework.doc

Time and Activity Chart

This chart is useful in government proposals and one that can be expanded into an Annual Work Plan when the proposal is funded.

Time and Activity Chart Blank.doc

Budget Spreadsheet for SF424

This is a worksheet that combines a line item budget, line item narrative and a budget summary using SF 424 categories.  It is very helpful to build your budget from categories that will match the final SF424 budget that you will use for government grants.

Forms Budget Outline Draft for SF424.xls

Management Definitions

Here is a list of terms and phrases common to international grants and proposals.  Having common terminology and definitions within your planning and proposal team is essential.

Form Planning and Management Definitions and Terms revised.doc

 

Footnotes and References from the Internet. 

With so many references in proposals now sourced on the Internet, having a clear format for Internet footnotes is very important.  Here is a sample:

Form Footnotes for Web Sources.doc

Government Links

PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief): http://www.pepfar.gov/

USAID site dedicated to information on PEPFAR

PMI (President's Malaria Initiative): http://www.fightingmalaria.gov/

USAID site dedicated to information on the PMI

GRANTS.GOV: http://www.grants.gov/

The US government's portal to all things related to government grants. Search for and apply for government grants.

Central Contractor Registry: http://www.ccr.gov/

The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary registrant database for the US Federal Government. CCR collects, validates, stores, and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: http://www.cfda.gov

The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives access to a database of all of the federal programs that are available to state and local governments (including the District of Columbia); to federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; to territories (and possessions) of the United States; to domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; to specialized groups; and to individuals.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/

The Global Fund was created in order to finance a dramatic turnaround in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. To date, the Global Fund has committed US $10 billion in 136 countries in order to support aggressive interventions against all three diseases.

 

Membership Affiliation

Puget Sound Grantwriters Association: http://www.grantwriters.org

The Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grant-seeking and fosters connections among grant-seekers, nonprofits, and funders. This website includes some great grant writing/seeking information, as well as a list of freelance grant writers.