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Practical guides for NGO grant writers
18 in-depth guides covering logframes, theories of change, M&E frameworks, EU grant proposals, and more. Written for practitioners, not academics.
Logframe / Logical Framework
Build clear, fundable projects with a structured results chain.
Logical Framework Approach (LFA): Build Clear, Fundable Projects
The logical framework approach organises your project into a cause-and-effect chain — from activities to measurable change. This guide shows how LFA works in practice and where most applications break down.
Read guide →Logframe Template for NGOs (Simple, Practical + Structured)
A logframe template organises your project logic — but it doesn't validate it. Learn what a strong logframe matrix looks like, where templates break down, and how to build a structure that holds up under evaluation.
Read guide →Logframe Example (NGO Projects): What a Strong Logframe Actually Looks Like
Two logframes can have the same format and reach completely different evaluations. This guide shows what a strong logframe looks like, what separates funded from rejected structures, and where most attempts break down.
Read guide →How to Write a Logframe (Step-by-Step)
Most logframes fail not because sections are missing but because the sequence is wrong. This guide focuses on how to write a logframe correctly — the order of decisions that makes the structure hold together from the start.
Read guide →Logframe Indicators: How to Write SMART, Measurable Results
Indicators determine whether your logframe is credible or not. This guide explains SMART indicators, the critical output vs outcome distinction, and why most logframes fail at the measurement level.
Read guide →Monitoring & Evaluation
Design frameworks that prove your project produced real change.
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for NGOs (Practical Guide + Builder)
An M&E framework is not a reporting checklist — it is the system that proves your project produced real, verifiable outcomes. This guide explains how to build one that holds up under EU and donor evaluation standards.
Read guide →M&E Plan Template for NGOs: Build a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan That Works
An M&E plan template gives you structure. What it doesn't give you is the operational system behind it. This guide covers all core components — indicator matrix, baselines, data sources, roles, and reporting schedule.
Read guide →Results Framework Template for NGOs (Structure, Examples + Builder)
A results framework maps how inputs and activities lead to outcomes and impact — with indicators at each level. This guide explains the structure, common failures, and what major funders require at proposal stage.
Read guide →Theory of Change
Map causal pathways from activities to impact.
Theory of Change Example: What a Strong Pathway to Impact Looks Like
A theory of change example teaches you what the structure should feel like — not just what it looks like. This guide provides three full worked examples with analysis of what makes each pathway strong or where it risks failing.
Read guide →Theory of Change Template: Build a Clear Pathway to Impact
A theory of change template gives you a structure to complete. It doesn't ensure the logic behind it is sound. This guide breaks down how to use a ToC template correctly and where the pathway typically fails under evaluation.
Read guide →Theory of Change Diagram: How to Map a Clear Pathway to Impact
A theory of change diagram should communicate causal logic — not just present a set of boxes. This guide explains what every element must do, the most common mapping errors, and how to align your diagram with the logframe.
Read guide →Theory of Change for NGOs: How to Build a Fundable Pathway to Impact
For NGOs competing for grant funding, a theory of change determines whether reviewers trust the rest of the proposal. This guide focuses on the NGO context — EU funder expectations, common failure patterns, and the correct building sequence.
Read guide →Grant Writing
Write NGO proposals that hold together under evaluation.
Grant Writing Template for NGOs: Structure, Sections + What Funders Actually Assess
A grant writing template provides format. A funded proposal demonstrates logic. This guide covers the core sections of an NGO grant proposal, what each must prove, and how structural tools — logframe, theory of change, M&E — connect to the writing process.
Read guide →NGO Grant Proposal: How to Write One That Gets Funded
Most rejected proposals are not rejected because the project idea is weak — they are rejected because the proposal fails to demonstrate clear, specific, verifiable outcomes. This guide covers what distinguishes funded NGO proposals from unfunded ones.
Read guide →EU Project Proposal Template: Structure, Requirements + What Evaluators Assess
EU funding programmes assess proposals against standardised criteria. This guide explains how EU proposals are evaluated, what core elements every application must include, and specific requirements for LIFE and Horizon Europe.
Read guide →Horizon Europe Proposal Template: Structure, Requirements + Writing a Competitive Application
Horizon Europe is the EU's €95.5 billion research and innovation programme. This guide covers the Part B proposal structure, evaluation criteria for each section, mandatory elements (Open Science, ethics, gender), and practical entry points for environmental NGOs.
Read guide →Environmental Grant Writing: How to Write Proposals That Demonstrate Real Impact
Environmental outcomes are harder to demonstrate than social ones — change is slow, attribution is complex, and monitoring requires scientific protocols. This guide covers what environmental funders assess, credible outcome indicators, and EU-specific requirements.
Read guide →EU Funder Guides
Navigate LIFE Programme and Horizon Europe requirements.
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