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    How To Write A Concept Note

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    A concept note is a short document that provides key information about a proposed project to a potential donor when a full proposal has not been requested. It typically ranges from 1-3 pages. While there is no set format, concept notes generally include the organization name, project title, potential donor, brief context and rationale, goals and objectives, proposed activities and strategy, expected results, how the project is innovative, the organization's background and expertise, a budget estimate, and contact information. The concept note allows organizations to concisely pitch their project ideas to donors and refine them before developing a full proposal if requested.

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    A concept note is a short document that provides key information about a proposed project to a potential donor when a full proposal has not been requested. It typically ranges from 1-3 pages. While there is no set format, concept notes generally include the organization name, project title, potential donor, brief context and rationale, goals and objectives, proposed activities and strategy, expected results, how the project is innovative, the organization's background and expertise, a budget estimate, and contact information. The concept note allows organizations to concisely pitch their project ideas to donors and refine them before developing a full proposal if requested.

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    A concept note is a short document that provides key information about a proposed project to a potential donor when a full proposal has not been requested. It typically ranges from 1-3 pages. While there is no set format, concept notes generally include the organization name, project title, potential donor, brief context and rationale, goals and objectives, proposed activities and strategy, expected results, how the project is innovative, the organization's background and expertise, a budget estimate, and contact information. The concept note allows organizations to concisely pitch their project ideas to donors and refine them before developing a full proposal if requested.

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    How To Write A Concept Note

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    A concept note is a short document that provides key information about a proposed project to a potential donor when a full proposal has not been requested. It typically ranges from 1-3 pages. While there is no set format, concept notes generally include the organization name, project title, potential donor, brief context and rationale, goals and objectives, proposed activities and strategy, expected results, how the project is innovative, the organization's background and expertise, a budget estimate, and contact information. The concept note allows organizations to concisely pitch their project ideas to donors and refine them before developing a full proposal if requested.

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    How to Write a Concept Note

    Are you searching for New Donor Partnerships and Grant


    Opportunities?

    What is a Concept Note?A Concept Note is perhaps the shortest


    expression your project idea given on paper to a donor. It is usually
    requested by the donor in situations where no proposals have been
    solicited from NGOs. Most of the donor agencies prefer to understand
    the project through a Concept Note rather than a full-fledged proposal.

    What should be the size of the Concept Note?

    This actually depends upon the donor requesting the Concept Note.
    However, we need to remember that it is the shortest possible text for
    our project idea. So, shorter the better. Most donor agencies request a
    minimum of one page to a maximum of three pages.

    Is there a specific format for writing the Concept Note?

    Usually donors do not have a format for a Concept Note as they have
    for a full proposal. But, there are some agencies, which issue
    solicitation for Concept Notes based upon a basic format given in the
    guidelines.

    Is the Concept Note useful for the applying NGO as well?

    Concept Note has many advantages for NGOs seeking funds. It


    practically gives a framework for ideas when they are organized on
    paper. It is also the first expression of the project and gives the
    flexibility for the organization to work and re-work on idea before
    presenting it to the donor.

    What are the contents of the Concept Note?


    While there is no standard format for a Concept Note, generally the
    following information is given:

    1. Name of the Organization


    2. Title of the Proposed Project
    3. Potential Donor
    4. Context (not more than 300 words)
    5. Rationale for the Proposed Project
    6. Project Goals and Objectives
    7. Project Strategy/ Listing of Project Activities
    8. Expected Results
    9. Innovation: How different it is for other or earlier projects?
    10. Organizational Background, including the expertise and
    experience.
    12. Budget Estimate
    13. Complete Contact Information of the NGO along with the name of
    the Contact Person.

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