Brief: How to Write a Concept (TEMPLATE)

Funders often ask for brief 1- to 5-page concept papers (also called “white papers”) in the government
contracting sector) prior to submission of a full proposal.
This helps them save time by eliminating ideas that are not likely to be funded. Applicants may use concept
papers in any of the following ways:

 to interest potential funders

 to develop potential solutions or investigations into project ideas
 to determine whether a project idea is fundable
 to serve as the foundation of a full proposal

Introduction
Includes you group’s mission and vision and a brief introduction of your project . Capture their interest;
engage them to continue reading the rest of your concept paper. It identifies how and where the applicant’s
mission and the funder’s mission intersect or align. It addresses the reasons why the funder should support
projects in the given general area. It also introduces the applicant’s partners and shows why the partners
want to participate in the project.

Purpose
In simple terms, state the problem that your project will address or the need that your project will fulfill.
,outlines what others have written about the general topic and focuses on the gap in knowledge to be
filled, the problem to be solved, or the need to be addressed by the applicant’s proposed project. Similar
to a literature review, this section allows the applicant to state the purpose or need in such a way that the
applicant’s project is the best possible solution to the problem. Also, it often provides statements
addressing the significance of the project (showing why the project should be supported). Provide
evidence as to why this problem is important. Include supporting documentation like statistical data.
Cite what others have accomplished, your expertise in this area, and what more needs to be done.

Project Description
Briefly state your proposed solution to the problem, the answer to the need, or the investigation
that will fill the knowledge gap. Address your unique, unusual, distinctive, innovative, and/or novel
aspects of the approach, showing why you have the best solution worthy of funding.
The project description includes the project's Goals and Objectives. A goal is your overall aim of what
you want to accomplish. Objectives are specific, measurable statements that will lead to attainment of
your goal. The project description also includes an overview of the project's Methodology (also called
Project Activities or Action Plan). The goals, objectives, and activities need to align closely with each
other and be accomplished within the proposed timeline.

Evaluation:
Briefly state your intended outcomes and how you will measure success.

SUPPORT (Budget)
In general terms (not detailed), state the resources you will need to carry out the project. contains
either (1) an outline of the main budget categories for the requested project support or (2) a single
bottom-line amount of the request and a brief discussion of how that amount will be used. Some
concept papers may not even include an amount requested.

Appearance is important. Use appropriate font and margins; check tor spelling; number the pages; and,
provide your contact information.

CONTACT INFORMATION -Includes information on how the group can be contacted his/her designee
authorized to make funding requests. Through email or contact number .
General Instruction

 Your will be given only 5 minutes to present your project.

 Format (concept paper)
Font style: Arial
Font size: 12
Line and paragraph spacing :1.5
Margin: Set to Normal
 Long Folder Legend with fastener:
BLACK: TIGRIS
YELLOW: NILE
GREEN: ARNON
BLUE: STEM
RED: ICT
PINK : CAYSTER
VIOLET : HIDDEKEL

PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT PAPER (schedule)

Section DATE TIME

1stBATCH 2nd BATCH 1stBATCH 2nd BATCH
ARNON FEBRUARY February 27, 2:00-3:00 2:00-3:00
25, 2019 2019
KERITH FEBRUARY February 26, 1:00-2:00 1:00-2:00
25, 2019 2019
NILE FEBRUARY February 26, 3:20-4:20 3:20-4:20
25, 2019 2019
ORONTES FEBRUARY February 26, 11:20-12-20 11:20-12-20
25, 2019 2019
TIGRIS FEBRUARY February 27, 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00
26, 2019 2019

Revision (March 1-5 only)

March 1 March 4 March 5
ARNON 8:00-9:00 2:00-3:00 2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
KERITH 1:00-2:00 1:00-2:00 1:00-2:00
NILE 10:20 3:20-4:20 3:20-4:20
ORONTES 9:00-10:00 11:20-12-20 11:20-12-20
TIGRIS 11:20-12:20 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00

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2019.