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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. 1. Benefits of European Projects. Benefits for service users New services Contacts across boarders Development of standards Benefits on political level Lobby tool for innovation Benchmarking European concepts for implementation. 1. Benefits of European Projects.

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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  1. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

  2. 1. Benefits of European Projects • Benefits for service users • New services • Contacts across boarders • Development of standards • Benefits on political level • Lobby tool for innovation • Benchmarking • European concepts for implementation

  3. 1. Benefits of European Projects • Benefits for your organisation • Recognition of knowhow • Tool for innovation • H.R.M. tool for motivation • Positioning of your organisation • Capacity building in project management • Snowball effect

  4. 1. Benefits of European Projects • Benefits for you • Increase of personal competencies • Networking opportunities • Meeting friends

  5. 2. Overview of Budgetlines

  6. 2. Overview of Budgetlines

  7. 3. Triangle of Succes EU - Objectives Lead Organisation & Relevance Acceptance Budget & Resources

  8. 4. Project Involvement • Ownership • Does the project fit the organisation? • A project leaves traces

  9. 5. From Idea to Project • Clear Objectives • Realistic • Concrete • Verifiable • Timed • Target Group / Beneficiaries • Plan of Activities (from start to finish) • Budget (who pays what and when) • Model of Management • Partnership (and task dispatching)

  10. 6. Checklist • Is it possible to define an issue in sharp, precise terms? • Can I explain the issue/the project to an outsider? • Do we have a creative and innovative idea with regard to the project issue? • Is the project in line with the core goals of the NGO? • Is there a complementary and strong partnership, including the division of tasks and co-ownership? • Is the project supported by the NGO leadership?

  11. 6. Checklist • Do we have a real and realistic budget – time wise and money wise? • Is our bookkkeeping system in line with the expectations of the funding authority? • What about relations and communication with pubic administration and authorities? • Is there a methodology, that can be adapted over time? • Do we have a team that is keen to go for it?

  12. 7. How to Complete an Application Form • Think before you act • Be precise and complete • Use the checklist • The budget is the translation of the project into Euro • The text of the application is the only criterion for approval • The application form should be a document of high quality

  13. 8. Sustainability 3 types of sustainability: • financial • institutional • policy

  14. 8. Sustainability • Is the project realistic? • Is there a transfer of know-how? • Will local partners “own” the activities and outcomes? • Will the project increase the technical, financial and professional capacity of the local organisation? • Is there an impact on/involvement of the beneficiaries? • Will it lead to co-operation with other projects, NGO’s, institutions, local authorities? • Is there a fundraising strategy? • Are financing sources diverse and assured afterwards?

  15. 9. Project Development

  16. 9. Project Development

  17. 9. Project Development

  18. 9. Project Development

  19. Funding Body Call for proposal Advice Advice Evaluation Selection Advance payment Follow-up/support Intermediate payment Monitoring Verification/evaluation Final Payment Organisation Different ideas Information Match ideas to guidelines Write proposal Negotiation Contract Implementation Intermediate report Implementation Final techn. + final report Additional information Settlement 10.Project Cycle

  20. 11.Project Ideas versusfunding opportunities • Is the organisation ready for a project? Why, who, what, with whom, for whom, how much • Do I know what the funding opportunity is about? Objectives, activities, beneficiaries, partnership, budget • Are my project ideas in line with the programme? SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed

  21. 11.Project Ideas versusfunding opportunities • Read guidelines and application form Terms of reference, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria • Think before you act Do I have a chance? (= is my entire project eligible?) Do I have all information and the time to write a proposal? Can I realise my ideas? (= does my NGO fit for the job?)

  22. 11.Project Ideas versusfunding opportunities • Ask the funding authority for advice If necessary, revise (part of) the project ideas Make sure all parties can still agree to the proposal • A good preparation pays off In case of selection, the proposal is part of the contract

  23. Infoshare Jobwards Labor EQM-PD IBB ATLAS Mercurius Daphne I - II - III Hop Skip Jump Fair on Jobs QUASI European Care License Conversion Contiempo Plug-in-Gaps Inclusive Diversity Cost Comparison Happy Farm Wise-move Quality of Life Tolerance or Acceptance Families In 12. Projects

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