Proposal Writing Checklist

Proposal Writing Checklist 

For Non-Governmental & International Funding Applications 

🔍 Mission Fit 

• Have I clearly aligned my project with the funder’s mission and strategic priorities? 
  
• Did I reference specific language from their website or funding guidelines?

📈 Real-World Impact 

• Have I clearly explained how my research makes a difference (policy, practice, people)? 
• Did I quantify expected outcomes where possible and avoid academic jargon?

🤝Collaboration 

• Have I identified key partners and described their role in the project? 
  
• Did I explain why these collaborations strengthen the proposal?

• Is my budget realistic, transparent, and well-justified? 
  
• Have I accounted for international costs (e.g., travel, cross-border work)?

🧭Review Readiness 

• Is the proposal easy to navigate (headers, bullets, short paragraphs)? 
  
• Have I followed all formatting, length, and submission guidelines?