SPF.F1.13

FCO Strategic Programme Fund

PROJECT CONCEPT FORM

This form should be submitted prior to putting forward a full Project Proposal. The Project Management Group (PMG) may accept or reject Project Concepts.

When the PMG agrees a Concept, and invites implementers to put forward a full Project Proposal, it is not a guarantee that the full Project Proposal will be approved for funding. It signals the PMG’s interest in receiving more details about the proposed project. Before you complete this form, we encourage you to familiarise yourself with the Openness and Opportunity strategy and/or discuss your idea with the relevant Desk Officer in CEDD to check project viability.

Project Title
Purpose (in one sentence)
Is this project eligible for ODA?
Has this project been submitted for funds elsewhere? If yes, please provide details.
How will this project help to create Openness and/or Opportunity? How will this benefit the UK?
Please provide details of how this project will contribute to openness and/or opportunity, as set out in the CEDD strategy. Is this underpinned by economic analysis?
Background
In no more than 200 words, provide the background to the issue this project will change and why the UK is the best donor. What work has been done in this area already?
Criteria
In no more than 200 words, how will this project meet the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the Openness and Opportunity strategy?
Delivery
Will this project use external delivery partners? What are the resource implications?
Cost
What is the TOTAL cost of the Project? Please note multiyear funding cannot be guaranteed. / FY14/15 / £ / Timing / Start date
Finish date
Contact
Name/email/FTN
PMG Comments
Include which CBP Objective this project will help deliver.
Should this Concept now be worked up into a Full Proposal
If No, give explanation / Yes/No
Date

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