1. Making a good funding application to the Scottish Government 15 December 2011

2. Focus on: Needs Assessment & Budgeting

5. Other evidence of need Statistics? Local partner experience / past experience? Show knowledge of local and national context and strategies Don’t rely on anecdotes/general statements – it has to be specific to that group of people, that area, that context, recent assessment

6. Need vs demand What is the difference? Which are indicators of need and which of demand? But...identifying need is not enough in itself. Will there be a demand for your project?

9. Stage 2 – filling the form At least three of the questions relate in some way to needs assessment / why your organisation thinks your project is needed

10. Stage 2 – filling the form 25. How does your project fit with the priorities of the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy I ? Show how your project will complement these priorities. You may also wish to refer to District Development Plans, if relevant and appropriate. Maximum word limit, 250 words.

13. Budgeting

15. Budgeting – the form The quality of the budget shows your organisation’s: Attention to detail Experience Accuracy – make sure numbers add up Ability to translate plans into practice Paced growth and realism ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK and keep a copy