--- title: Proposal Writing Checklist description: Proposal writing tips for NGOs and international funding, plus guidance on successful academic publishing, including avoiding desk rejection and correctly using verb tenses. image: https://blog.aje.com/hubfs/Proposal-Writing.jpg --- [![AJE\_LOGO\_POWERED BY MPS](https://blog.aje.com/hubfs/AJE_LOGO_POWERED%20BY%20MPS.png)](https://www.aje.com/) - [Services](https://www.aje.com/services/) - [Resources](https://www.aje.com/resource-center/) - [Pricing](https://www.aje.com/pricing/) [Log In](https://secure.aje.com/en/login) [Order Now](https://secure.aje.com/en/researcher/submit/get-started) Infographic # Proposal Writing Checklist [Charla Viera, MS](https://blog.aje.com/en/author/charla-viera-ms-1) May 28, 2025 --- **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? **💸Budget**  - 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? ![Blog-Infographic (1)](https://blog.aje.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-Infographic%20(1).jpg?width=663&height=2000&name=Blog-Infographic%20(1).jpg)     [Infographic](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/infographic) [International Research](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/international-research) [Promoting your research](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/promoting-your-research) ## Similar posts Research Funding ### [The Ultimate Grant Writing Guide (and How to Find and Apply for Grants)](https://blog.aje.com/en/ultimate-grant-writing-guide?hsLang=en) Securing grants requires strategic planning. 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