# 9. Common templates

This section looks at templates commonly used by donors and provides some insight into how they should be completed. 

Generally speaking, most templates cover the same focus areas, are based on a similar structure and follow the same logic. 

## Main building blocks for templates

**Rationale:** the reasons why the project is needed

**Target groups:** who the target groups and final beneficiaries are; why they have been selected

**Impact and outcomes:** how the project will improve the situation of its target groups and beneficiaries

**Activities:** what will be done in order to bring about this change

**Methodology and approach:** why these activities have been chosen and how they will be implemented

**Monitoring and evaluation:** how you will measure the project’s progress towards its expected outcomes and targets

**Sustainability:** how you will ensure that the project continues to benefit its target groups after the end of grant funding

**Risks and assumptions:** what factors could prevent the project from achieving its goals and what conditions need to be in place for the project to remain viable

**Timeline:** when activities will be delivered and when key milestones will be met

**Resourcing plan:** who will deliver the activities and how their work/performance will be managed 

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## ACCESS TO SUBSECTIONS

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**Example templates and other further guidance featured in subsections of the Guide's modules can only be accessed by GFMD members and affiliate**. 
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## [COMPLETING LOGFRAMES](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLwEGMcy249mpZC82C274gNacwGdi0e-I9FF0_u_Cms/edit?usp=sharing)

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For advice on how to complete a logical framework (logframe) for media development and journalism support applications see our guidelines [**HERE**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLwEGMcy249mpZC82C274gNacwGdi0e-I9FF0_u_Cms/edit?usp=sharing).
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## EXAMPLE TEMPLATES

## [**European Commission**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZvC5hEMuLFGtAeTqB7b5lmmBVJ_vbEjv8xzDrNBA03Y/edit?usp=sharing)

If you work for a GFMD member or GFMD affiliate you can access our [**guide to completing a grant application for funding from the European Commission under the EIDHR programme**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZvC5hEMuLFGtAeTqB7b5lmmBVJ_vbEjv8xzDrNBA03Y/edit?usp=sharing) and relevant templates below. 

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[Access the GFMD guide to grant application for funding from the European Commission under the EIDHR programme **HERE**. ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZvC5hEMuLFGtAeTqB7b5lmmBVJ_vbEjv8xzDrNBA03Y/edit?usp=sharing)
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[European Commission - Annex A.1 – Grant application form - **Concept note**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wDQlpxCFFvTY2cfiSjo27BHqXC_LGMmr/view?usp=sharing)
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[European Commission - Annex A.2 – Grant application form – **Full application**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wwg8BwWUIs1ca58-iWaC1W4D4TRz8Spg/view?usp=sharing)
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[European Commision - **Logical framework and Activity matrix (annex E3d)**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFiJFtY4LZb_IgqhQeq0-aNl1UMSKFmx/view?usp=sharing)
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## [UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_GJ_1_tl13nxbBEwhhtd27GnB0lASHSneAtRULqD2w/edit?usp=sharing)

If you work for a GFMD member or GFMD affiliate you can access our [**guide to completing an application form for funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_GJ_1_tl13nxbBEwhhtd27GnB0lASHSneAtRULqD2w/edit?usp=sharing) below.  

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[Access our guide to completing an application form for funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) **HERE**.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_GJ_1_tl13nxbBEwhhtd27GnB0lASHSneAtRULqD2w/edit?usp=sharing)
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[PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xD8jksd4SKF3sDG3LVNEZCg_mJ29yE2H/view?usp=sharing)
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## [US State Department](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZHcqbV-DwSYHyg4HcAIfR9Y2EqGgPA_1X27ojteq6s/edit?usp=sharing)

If you work for a GFMD member or GFMD affiliate you can access our  [**guide to completing a proposal in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published by the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZHcqbV-DwSYHyg4HcAIfR9Y2EqGgPA_1X27ojteq6s/edit) and their Form of Application Submission below. 

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[Access our guide to completing a proposal in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published by the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZHcqbV-DwSYHyg4HcAIfR9Y2EqGgPA_1X27ojteq6s/edit) [**HERE**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZHcqbV-DwSYHyg4HcAIfR9Y2EqGgPA_1X27ojteq6s/edit?usp=sharing). 
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[Form of Application Submission**.**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/153nM68aNIL7HqCBJwdmfoZdY-0NSpFzC/view?usp=sharing)
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