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If you are interested in applying for funding from Feed the Minds please read the
guidelines in Part A of this document before completing the application form in
Part B. Applications should be submitted on or before 26th June 2018.
Part A: GUIDANCE NOTE
1. Background
Feed the Minds (FTM) is an international development charity that aims to contribute to a world in
which people everywhere have the opportunity to live life in all its fullness. FTM supports projects
which empower marginalised people in the Global South through our Education for Change
programme. Projects are implemented by local non-governmental organisations or community-
based organisations working to support marginalised communities. FTM partners range from small
organisations new to project management to larger organisations working across several countries.
Some FTM partners are Christian; some are of different faiths while others are of none. Literacy is
central to FTM’s strategy therefore all partners are asked to take literacy into consideration when
designing their projects.
2. Themes
FTM supports projects in three thematic areas:
Economic Empowerment – projects may be in the areas of vocational training or agriculture
and should target adults of low economic status who have limited access to employment and
income opportunities. Applications need to show a clear need for the project and realistic
opportunities for sustainable income generation.
Citizenship – projects that support poor communities or marginalised groups to engage in
activities that help achieve their rights and/or promote respect for the rights of other
disadvantaged groups. Projects within this theme may have a particular focus on peace
building, gender or theological education.
Health awareness-raising, prevention and education projects which adopt an inclusive
approach.
Organisations that have carried out baseline studies and are applying for funding for economic
empowerment projects are encouraged to submit the baseline report along with their application.
3. Note on Literacy
FTM asks all partners to explain in their application if and how their project supports the
development of literacy skills. Feed the Minds does not promote any one approach to literacy but
focuses on using literacy to bring about meaningful changes in peoples’ lives. FTM favours
participatory approaches to teaching whereby learners are actively involved in the learning process.
Where literacy is school-based, it would be appropriate to link closely to the school curriculum,
perhaps through some use of primers. However, FTM advises against entirely primer-based
approaches as this tends to lead to passive learning.
FTM has developed a Five Point Plan that can be used by partners to bring literacy into their
projects. The five points of the plan are:
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1. To be aware of the literacy levels and practices of beneficiaries (i.e. how different groups in the
community use literacy and numeracy and their experiences of using textual materials).
2. To avoid discriminating against people who are non-literate.
3. To examine the use of textual materials in the project and adapt where possible to reflect the
literacy levels of those using them.
4. To identify opportunities where literacy skills can be developed.
5. To provide opportunities for ideas and experiences for promoting literacy to be shared.
There is more information about FTM’s position on literacy and the Five Point Plan at this link:
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4. Project Length & Budget
Projects may be between one and two years in length but should not be longer than two years.
Project budgets may be up to £25,000 in total.
5. General Criteria
Some general criteria that projects have to meet in the Education for Change programme are
outlined below.
FTM supports projects which:
bring about meaningful changes in the lives of the beneficiaries
have a literacy component which strengthens communities and civil society
arise from a locally identified need and are appropriate to local context and culture
engage target groups in active learning
use participatory approaches to achieve clear outcomes
involve local people in decision-making throughout the project
recognise the important role that women play in development
are sustainable and have an impact that continues beyond the funding period
build the capacity of partner organisations and local communities
target marginalised communities
are cost-effective
prioritise indigenous literature and / or knowledge
FTM does not support projects which:
do not fit with our thematic focus
include more than 15% for capital expenditure (e.g. buildings, vehicles or IT equipment)
focus primarily on the provision of materials (e.g. books for libraries, uniforms for orphans)
include funding for micro-credit
fund doctoral or other research
provide school fees or scholarships
provide free distribution of journals or periodicals
primarily focus on Bible translation
bribe, coerce or entice people to convert to any religious belief
support for journals, periodicals or magazines
are developed and managed by organisations based in the Global North
are aimed primarily at raising awareness of development issues in the Global North
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Once you have completed your application in English, email it to [email protected] on or
before 26th June 2018
Please note all of our partnerships are subject to our ability to fundraise for the costs needed to run
each project. If your application is successful there will be time period during which FTM staff will
seek funding for your project. A new project can only start once funding is in place.
Partners with current projects should contact Feed the Minds before completing new applications.
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Part B: APPLICATION FORM
B. YOUR ORGANISATION
1. Name of organisation
2. Full postal address of
organisation
3. Full physical address of
organisation (if different from
postal address)
4. Telephone number
(Including country and city
codes)
5. Email/s
6. Website/Facebook page (if
you have a website/Facebook
page)
7. Full name and position of
your contact person
8. When was your
organisation established?
(include month and year)
9. Main aims and objectives of your organisation
a) What is the purpose of your organisation?
b) Who are the main groups you work with?
10. What are the main projects that have been carried out by your organisation over the last three years?
Year Project title Budget in £GBP Funding Organisation
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11. Has your organisation received
funding from Feed the Minds in the
past?
If yes, please give information like dates,
amount of funding, project title and
reference number (if possible)
12. How does your organisation
fund its activities?
Please include other donors and local
contribution (if applicable)
13. How many staff members work
in your organisation? Please indicate Male Female
how many are men and how many are
women.
14. How would you describe your Non-governmental organisation (NGO)
organisation? Community-based organisation (CBO)
(please tick all relevant boxes)
Other (please specify)
15. Is your organisation linked with local churches or other faith-based organisations? If Yes, please
provide some information (Eg. Religious leaders on your board of trustees, working with churches in delivering your
programmes, receiving support from religious institutions or religious principles influencing your work)
16. Please supply details of two external referees
(Referees should be independent and not a part of your organisation. If you have received funding for projects in the
past referees should be from funding organisations.)
First referee Second referee
Name
Organisation
Job title
Email
Phone number
Including country and city codes
How does this person know your
organisation?
How long have they known you for?
C. Your Project
1. Title of project
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2a. Length of Project 2b. Budget (GBP) £
3. Name of the place (country, district and villages) where the project will run
4. What is the overall aim of the project? (please explain in less than 50 words)
5. What is the main problem or problems the project is trying to solve?
6. How did you identify the need for this project and who was involved? (For example did you have community
meetings, a formal needs assessment of use another method? Please explain).
7. Please indicate the beneficiary group or groups (groups you will help directly through the project) in the
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table below. Please also indicate the number of men and women in each group.
Beneficiary Group Male Female Total
Overall Totals
8. What specific changes do you hope to achieve for these beneficiary groups by the end of the project?
9. Please list the main project activities in the table below
Timing (for each activity please tick one of the
Activities (Please provide a short description of each project columns below to indicate when that activity will
activity) take place)
Year 1, Year 1 Year 2 Year 2,
Month Months Months Months
s 7-12 1-6 7- 12
1- 6
10. What broader, long term change or changes do you expect to achieve as a result of the project? (These
are changes you expect to continue beyond the end of activities).
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11. Has your organisation worked in this location or with these beneficiary groups in the past? (If yes, please
provide some information. If no, please explain why you have decided to work in this area or with these groups at this
time).
12. What expertise or experience does your organisation have that is relevant for this project? (For example,
if your organisation has expertise in the thematic area or run similar projects/activities in the past please provide
details).
13. Are there any activities or issues in this project that your organisation has not worked on before? Why
have you decided to include these new activities or issues?
14. Will the project have any activities aimed at increasing literacy skills of beneficiaries? (If yes, please
provide information about these activities).
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15. Does your organisation have experience of implementing literacy activities/projects in the past? (If yes,
please provide some information).
Part D – Budget – Please complete the separate budget spreadsheet which is an
excel document
The excel document has two tabs/sheets. The first sheet provides some guidance notes
about the budget. We recommend reading the notes before completing the project budget
on the second sheet.
Please provide sufficient detail on the costs associated with the project and how funds will
be used.
Where possible breakdown the costs (e.g. HIV & AIDS training – venue, speaker fees,
handouts, transport costs).
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