Funding for Social Service

[Lecture notes]

Funding for Social Service 　A. Preparatory Work

Agency and Project Summary
Funding Source Research:

Nature and Background of Fund
Aims and Constraints
Board Members
Amount and Time Limit
Fund coverage
Expectation of Acknowledgement
Application Period
Funding History

　B. Criteria for Determining Priorities in Fund Allocation

Fall within the scope of the Fund
Project plan and its feasibility
Uniqueness of Project
Be innovative and pioneering in nature
Track record of relevant experience and professional expertise
Relevant recommendations obtained
Likelihood that the project participants will be able to attain the stipulated goals
Cost effectiveness
Degree of urgency
Availability of, and potential for, supporting funds and resources from other sources in the same project area

　 C. Proposal Writing ( refer to Proposal Outline )

D. Reminder

Corporate Image
Integrity of Service
Procedures and Application for approval
Human resources that can be deployed
PR Network
Organization on Preparation: Task Force, Function Group…..

E. Do's & Don'ts
　

Do's	Don'ts
Designated funding for designated purpose	Breach of contract
Follow the contract strictly	Over budget
Cautious of agency image	Draw media attention on agency negative news
Careful Acknowledgement	Present wrong name or logo
Close Monitoring	Use name/logo without prior consent

Never allow the external parties to ask and demand you to submit your report on both the accounts and ministry. Always be proactive than reactive. Make sure your project and work perform well, and ready for any inspection.

　 Prepared by: Chui Yat Hung