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Learn about GROW application process, finance, and monitoring systems. Get insights on project applications and management. Follow-up and participate in the Contract Negotiation Meeting.
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GROW Information Day 7 February 2006 Workshop on Applications, Finance and Monitoring GROW Secretariat Alison Partridge and Sally Kneeshaw Contract Manager
Workshop Aims • To present the GROW application process and form • To introduce the finance and monitoring systems
GROW Project Applications Process • 2nd call deadline: 24 February 2006 • Project activity: June 2005- November 2007
GROW Applications • Governance • Relevance to GROW – sub themes • 3P’s • EU added value • Evidence of need • Budget information
GROW Project Applications Process • Project application • Appraisal • Decisions: Recommended with conditions / Not recommended • Contract Negotiation Meeting with GROW Secretariat to resolve outstanding conditions • Revisions to application • Contract
GROW ProjectContract Management • Quarterly Monitoring on line • GROW Secretariat to verify • Internal and external audit • GROW Secretariat visits
GROW Monitoring • WHY- accountability and project management tool • WHO- various levels of responsibility
GROW Monitoring • WHEN: Quarterly • HOW: Online Form + Paper copies. • WHAT: • Same headings as application form • Narrative: • Outputs • Results • Impact
GROW Monitoring • WHAT • Finance: • Investment • Staff • Administration • Meetings, seminars, conferences • Travel and accommodation • Promotion • External Expertise, consultancy, external audit • Other
GROW – Hints & Tips • Read all the documentation • Answer the questions clearly and concisely • Plan ahead • Work as a team – internally & internationally • Use the support available AlisonPartridge@seeda.co.uk