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?