Bidding for Funds

Objective

A one day seminar for those involved in bidding for external funding for projects.

Content

Introduction

• Identifying Funding Sources

Scoping the project

• Identifying and specifying the project
• Identifying and securing potential partners
• Preparing and presenting the budget
• Arguing the financial case
• Project planning and milestones
• Identifying the project outcomes

Planning the Submission

• Why we need a project plan
• Preparing the project plan
• Understanding the requirements for the bid
• Writing a successful bid
• Content and terminology
• Finances
• Project planning and control
• Identifying and delivering the outcomes
• Project reporting
• Presenting the bid submission

Delivering the Project

• Funding is the beginning, not the end
• Planning the project for success
• Managing partners, contractors and suppliers
• Managing the project budget
• Delivering and measuring outputs
• Developing a track record of delivery

Conclusions and Questions

Format

This is an interactive session that includes presentation, discussion, practical examples and case studies.  All delegates will receive a comprehensive delegate handbook and supporting CD.