Call for projects training

Lesson 1 • Regulatory and Ethical Framework

Introduces the principles of governance compliance and ethical standards that govern project calls, and grounds learners in the requirements of managerial accountability and transparency.

Lesson 2 • The Project Call Ecosystem

Maps the institutional landscape in which calls for projects operate. Connects funding bodies, applicants, and evaluators into a coherent system.

Lesson 3 • Lifecycle of a Project Call

Outlines the sequential phases from call publication to project closure. Enables learners to situate their role within the full process.

Lesson 1 • Decoding Eligibility Criteria

Teaches systematic analysis of eligibility rules for applicants and projects. Prevents disqualification due to misread requirements.

Lesson 2 • Strategic Fit Assessment

Guides learners through a go/no-go decision process before committing to an application. Saves resources by filtering poor-fit opportunities.

Lesson 3 • Anatomy of a Call Document

Breaks down the standard structure of a call document into functional components. Learners recognise where critical information is located.

Lesson 4 • Identifying Red Flags and Ambiguities

Trains learners to spot unclear, contradictory, or restrictive clauses in call documents. Reduces risk of non-compliant submissions.

Lesson 1 • Designing the Theory of Change

Explains how to build a causal logic linking activities to long-term impact. Strengthens the conceptual coherence of the proposal.

Lesson 2 • Identifying and Framing the Problem

Teaches evidence-based problem analysis as the foundation of a strong proposal. Connects problem framing to call objectives.

Lesson 3 • Drafting the Concept Note

Provides a structured approach to writing a concise concept note. Prepares learners for full proposal development in later chapters.

Lesson 1 • Proposal Structure and Narrative Flow

Establishes the standard sections of a full proposal and their logical sequence. Ensures the narrative guides evaluators through a coherent argument.

Lesson 2 • Building the Work Plan

Teaches timeline construction and task sequencing for project activities. Demonstrates feasibility to evaluators through realistic scheduling.

Lesson 3 • Revision and Quality Control

Establishes a systematic review process before submission. Reduces errors and strengthens overall proposal quality.

Lesson 4 • Writing for Evaluators

Develops targeted writing strategies that address scoring criteria directly. Improves proposal scores by anticipating evaluator questions.

Lesson 1 • Costing Methods and Justification

Teaches methods for calculating and justifying each budget line. Ensures budgets are realistic, auditable, and funder-compliant.

Lesson 2 • Financial Risk and Compliance

Identifies financial risks and the governance compliance obligations tied to project budgets. Prepares learners for audit readiness from the proposal stage.

Lesson 3 • Co-financing and Matching Requirements

Explains co-financing rules and how to document matching contributions. Addresses a common governance compliance challenge for applicants.

Lesson 1 • Managing Consortium Dynamics

Addresses communication, coordination, and conflict within multi-partner teams. Sustains effective collaboration throughout project implementation.

Lesson 2 • Roles, Responsibilities, and Governance

Defines how to allocate roles and establish corporate governance structures within a consortium. Ensures accountability and clear decision-making.

Lesson 3 • Partnership Agreements

Covers the content and purpose of formal partnership agreements. Protects all parties and satisfies funder requirements.

Lesson 4 • Partner Identification and Selection

Provides tools for identifying and vetting suitable partners. Reduces partnership risks through structured due diligence.

Lesson 1 • Building the Logical Framework

Introduces the logical framework matrix as a planning and monitoring tool. Connects inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.

Lesson 2 • Progress Management Reporting Requirements

Explains funder management reporting obligations and how to structure narrative reports. Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant reporting throughout the project.

Lesson 3 • Evaluation Design and Use

Covers internal and external evaluation approaches for funded projects. Enables learners to commission and use evaluations effectively.

Lesson 4 • Designing the Monitoring Framework

Teaches construction of a monitoring framework aligned with project strategic objectives. Provides the measurement infrastructure for all management reporting activities.

Lesson 1 • Measuring and Improving Success Rates

Establishes metrics for tracking proposal organisational performance over time. Drives continuous improvement in the organisation's calls function.

Lesson 2 • Institutional Capacity for Calls

Identifies the internal systems and skills needed to sustain a high-performing calls function. Connects individual competencies to organisational infrastructure.

Lesson 3 • Organisational Positioning Strategy

Teaches how to build a distinctive organisational profile attractive to funders. Aligns funding pursuit with long-term institutional strategy.

Lesson 4 • Portfolio Balance and Risk Management

Addresses the risks of over-concentration in a single funder or theme. Guides learners in building a diversified, resilient project portfolio.