Information Packet

Dear Prospective Applicant,        

FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation launched the 2025—2028 Target Program addressing human rights, particularly in relation to women and girls, at the FAWCO Biennial Conference on March 26—30, 2025 in Annapolis.

This meeting kicked off the Education and Awareness Raising Campaign addressing the Target Issue “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality and Freedom for Women and Girls”. Now it’s time to begin the process of selecting the next Target Project.

This application package contains the following information:

1. General Information 
2. Introduction to FAWCO, The FAWCO Foundation and the Target Program, including the role descriptions of the Target Chair, Target Selection Chair, Target Selection Committee, and Target Fundraising Coordinator.
3. Target Program 6 Application Process

1. Timeline 
2. Guidelines & Selection Criteria
3. Phase I Application Questions
4. Phase II Application Questions
5. Instructions for Completing the Project Application 
6. Resources
7. Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
8. Link to request the Official Application

4. Appendices:

1. Sample Statement of Agreement
2. Signature Page
3. Project Evaluation Matrix

GENERAL INFORMATION

We are seeking applications for transformative projects that focus on human rights and improving the lives of women and girls. The ideal project will elevate their dignity, equality, and freedom, with results that extend to society as a whole.

Unlike other Target themes, human rights encompasses many topics, including but extending beyond FAWCO concerns for education, the environment, and health. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) causes us to consider civic, political, social, economic, and cultural rights. These are wide-ranging and include issues such as freedom from slavery and torture, the right to asylum, the right to property, right to work, participation in government, right to freely engage in one’s religion, freedom for peaceable assembly, and more.

We suggest that you read the UDHR to understand the breadth of projects that could fall into this Target Program. Consider ways in which your project could enhance the safety, resilience and well-being of girls and women and demonstrate how investing in women's rights creates stronger, more equitable communities that benefit everyone.

Enclosed you will find an introduction to the Target Program, a sample of the Application Packet including a timeline, and more. Please share these documents with the organization you wish to nominate as a candidate. This packet outlines our goals and expectations for a successful Target Project. When you are ready, you can request the official application using the link at the end of this document.

This is an exciting time for our team! We are raising awareness about the vital role human rights plays in the lives of women and girls, and now we begin the selection process for a new Target Project. Join us!

Visit the FAWCO website to learn more about the Target Program for Human Rights and sign up for the Target Program Bulletin. Together, we can empower women and girls for a sustainable future!

Please direct questions to the Target Selection Chair Mary Manning.

INTRODUCTION TO FAWCO, THE FAWCO FOUNDATION AND THE TARGET PROGRAM

FAWCO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created in 1931 as an international federation of independent organizations whose mission is:

• to build strong support networks for its American and international membership;
• to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide;
• to advocate for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas;
• and to mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health, and human rights.

The FAWCO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created in 1967 as a dedicated financial steward for FAWCO Member Clubs to support FAWCO’s commitment to global initiatives.

In 2009, FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation launched the Target Program to unite all Member Clubs to support a single global initiative. Target Programs follow a three-year cycle of issue awareness and education, project selection, fundraising, project monitoring, review, and evaluation.

As a recognized United Nations NGO with special consultative status with ECOSOC (UN Economic and Social Council), we enable our members to coordinate, collaborate and participate in making positive social change. The Target Program demonstrates the power of FAWCO Member Clubs working together toward a common goal to increase knowledge and awareness of the global issues impacting women and girls.

Description of the Roles and Responsibilities

Target Project Selection Chair:

1. Reviews and updates Target Project guidelines and application form. Develops a project evaluation methodology based on the selection criteria. (Project Evaluation Matrix is included as an Appendix.)
2. Coordinates the Target Project selection process and the work of the Selection Committee.
3. Communicates with the project applicants to determine the completeness of the application, and to offer guidance on the various documents required where needed.
4. Develops, in partnership with members of the Selection Committee, communications for the shortlist, including a two-page Project Summary for each of the shortlisted projects and publishes the Project Summaries on the FAWCO website.    
5. Provides feedback to the unsuccessful applicants after the shortlist has been announced.  
6. Coordinates the FAWCO Member Club voting process, including the distribution of Project Summaries, as well as the ballot for voting. The Chair also keeps track of the voting process and communicates with all clubs to ensure participation from all the clubs.
7. Tabulates the votes to determine the winning proposal; communicates the outcome to the FAWCO President, the FAWCO Foundation President, the Target Program Chair and the shortlisted projects. Emphasizes the need to keep the outcome of the vote completely confidential until the announcement at the FAWCO Biennial or Interim Conference.
8. After the winning project has been selected, the Target Program Chair takes over further communication with the selected project.  

Target Project Selection Committee:

1. Evaluates the Target Project applications using the evaluation methodology and chooses a shortlist of 3 projects.

Target Program Chair:

1. Serves as FAWCO's point person and main communicator for the Target Program, both within FAWCO and externally. Has an overview of all aspects of the Program as the one-stop information focal point for the Target Program.
2. Mobilizes clubs to participate in the Target Program – both in terms of raising awareness for the Target Issue and to support the Target Fundraising Coordinator in raising funds for the Target Project.

Target Project Fundraising Coordinator:

1. Works with The FAWCO Foundation VP Fundraising and any other fundraising coordinators to incorporate the Target fundraising plan into the Foundation's 3- year philanthropic fundraising calendar with estimates of cost and revenue, all building to achieve the Target fundraising goal.
2. Organizes and executes each of the Target fundraising projects, including auctions, or activities at conferences.
3. Creates and distributes the Target Fundraising campaign kickoff package.

TARGET PROJECT 6 APPLICATION PROCESS        

In the following pages you will find an outline of what you can expect in the application. Please read carefully. When you are ready, you can request the official application using the link at the end of this document.

The application process is divided into 2 phases. In the first phase, you will be requested to provide a description of your project and overview of the organization that will be directing the project. In addition, you will provide a high-level budget and timeline as well as a list of objectives, expected outcomes and the impact of the project. The deadline for submitting Phase 1 of the application is August 29, 2025.

By October 3, you will be notified whether your project has been selected to move to Phase 2. The Phase 2 application focuses on more in-depth information about the project, including detailed budgets and activity plans, risk assessments, and governance aspects, such as child protection policies. The deadline for submitting Phase 2 of the application is November 3, 2025.

Please refer to the timeline below for more information.

If you are considering nominating a project, please mark your calendar for information sessions that will be offered to review the application process and answer your questions. You will be able to register on the FAWCO website.

Tuesday, May 6 at 7.00pm CET

Thursday, June 5 at 2.00pm CET

TIMELINE 

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RAISING

Increase our knowledge of the issues related to “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls” for the duration of the Target Program, March 2025—2028.

TARGET PROJECT SELECTION AND FUNDRAISING

Actionable investment to empower women and girls through “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls”.

GUIDELINES & SELECTION CRITERIA

FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation are seeking applications for transformative projects that strengthen human rights for all and build resilience, equality, and freedom for women and girls, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and other interconnected SDGs. In general, these projects could address systemic barriers, protect fundamental freedoms, and/or advance equal participation in society.

Some examples, though not limited to these, could include:

• Advancing access to justice and protecting freedom of expression: For example, promoting and developing leadership capabilities, protecting free speech and safeguarding journalists and activists, and/or creating pathways to participation in civic life.
• Enabling women and girls to strengthen their agency and voice: For example, helping girls stay in school and avoid child marriage, working to reduce ethnic and racial discrimination, and building sustainable support networks and organizations, resulting in progress and peace for all members of society. 
• Building lasting safety and resilience for women and girls: For example, ensuring safety for women and girls facing war, political conflict, and/or lives as refugees/asylum seekers; ensuring economic and health rights; defending bodily autonomy; fighting gender-based violence such as domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and trafficking; and addressing poverty’s disproportionate impact on women and children.

Consider how a project may improve the lives of women and girls, and by doing so, promote a stronger society for all. S&P Global indicates that only 25% of senior leadership roles worldwide are held by women. Fewer than 20% of landowners are women. Women in sub-Saharan Africa collectively spend about 40 billion hours a year collecting water, significantly reducing their opportunities for paid employment. The Target Project is an investment in the future of women and girls and through that, all of society.

Projects can be proposed by both FAWCO and FAUSA members.

The project budget should be approximately $140,000 over two years.        

Proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Committee, who will announce a shortlist of 3 proposals in early January 2026, on which Member Clubs will vote. The proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• The project’s impact on the Target Issue “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls”
• The project should be easy to understand, communicate and promote.
• The project should have clear and specific goals and objectives, with a clear plan that includes monitoring and reporting systems to ensure the project meets its stated goals.
• The project should meet community needs and involve local leaders in planning, implementation, and operation. Projects from grassroots-level organizations are encouraged to apply.
• The project should support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Primary focus: SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
• Links to other SDGs, e.g.,

• SDG 1 (No Poverty)
• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
• Links to any of the other SDGs are also possible.  

• The project budget should be well developed with adequate detail to assure a thorough understanding of project costs and be in line with the established fundraising goal of $140,000.  
• Projects which can draw a tangible connection between donations and services or products provided are preferred.

• The project should be realistic and attainable within the two-year timeframe of the Target Project Fundraising Campaign.
• The project goals and objectives should be sustainable beyond the Target Project’s termination in 2028.

• The organization carrying out the project must be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver effective programs with measurable outcomes in response to community needs, financial stability, and strong leadership.
• Addressing Human Rights should be an important part of the organization's overall mission.
• Organization staff must be willing to share content about the project’s impact for use in The FAWCO Foundation fundraising campaign to encourage member-based fundraising activities as well as to attract corporate donors.
• FAWCO funding should be a majority of the total project budget to ensure that FAWCO clubs feel ownership of the project, enabling us to more successfully raise funds to support the project.

PHASE I • APPLICATION QUESTIONS

When you request the application form, you will receive a Google Forms template and a Google Sheets template in which you should enter your information. More information is included in the Instructions below.

Applicant Contact Details:

• Applicant Name, FAWCO club, and email

Project Information:

• Project Name:
• Abbreviated Project Name (if applicable):

• Project Location(s):
• Context: Identify the problem the project seeks to address. (max 300 words)
• Describe the proposed population served and how community needs will be addressed. (max 300 words)
• List of the objectives of the project. (max 300 words)
• List the expected outcomes and impact. (max 300 words)
• Describe the activities and deliverables that will be undertaken to achieve the objectives. (max 200 words)
• Explain how the project addresses the Target Issue: Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality and Freedom for Women and Girls. (max 200 words)
• Explain how the project addresses SDG5 Gender Equality (max 200 words)
• Explain how the project addresses any other relevant UN SDGs, including but not limited to: (max 800 words):

• SDG1 No Poverty
• SDG2 Zero Hunger
• SDG3 Good Health and Well-being
• SDG4 Quality Education
• SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG10 Reduced Inequalities
• SDG13 Climate Action
• SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Other SDGs

• Sustainability: How will the project be maintained beyond the duration of the Target Project granting period? (i.e., How can long-term local community ownership be ensured after the project is complete?) (max 300 words)
• Will there be other partners (local community organizations, donors, governmental agencies) involved in the project? If so, please describe their roles and responsibilities. (max 200 words)
• Proposed time period of project, within the timeframe of the Target Project, i.e., April 2026 to February 2028:

Project Funding:

• Total project budget (i.e, FAWCO funding as well as funding from other organizations or internal funding):
• Total amount of funding requested from FAWCO (max $140,000)
• If the project is being funded by other organizations, please list the other sources of funding and provide their respective percentage of the total project budget. (max 100 words)
• There will be fluctuations in the amounts of funds raised by FAWCO, which will result in variable quarterly distribution amounts. Does the organization have sufficient financial resources to operate with variable quarterly distribution amounts? Please describe. (max 200 words)
• Explain the minimum quarterly funding necessary to meet the project’s goals (max 200 words)
• Are there specific payment milestones that are needed to carry out this project? (e.g., is seed money needed to launch the project? Does a certain amount of funding need to be provided by a certain date?) (max 200 words)
• Is this project part of a larger program? If so, please describe the sources and stability of funding for the full program. (max 200 words)

Organization information:

• Full legal name of organization overseeing project:
• Abbreviated name of organization:
• Name of person responsible for implementing the project:
• Year organization was established
• Country/ies of operation:
• Organization's status:

• Non-profit organization
• Non-governmental organization
• Community-based organization
• Self-help group
• Faith-based organization
• Education establishment
• Other

• Total annual budget in 2024 ($USD)
• Total annual budget in 2025 ($USD)
• Provide a succinct summary of the organization's mission, key objectives and core program areas. (max 500 words)
• Give examples and descriptions of projects (maximum 3) the organization has carried out during the past 5 years (250 words each). For each, please provide:

• Project title, dates, locations, amount spent, and funding sources
• Impact achieved
• Explain any obstacles encountered and how they were resolved.

• Contact Person (full name, title, email and phone number):
• Website:
• Social media sites:
• Address:

Additional data: (templates will be provided)

• Logic/MEAL model - for each Project Objective, describe the inputs, activities, outputs/deliverables, short- and long-term impact and SDG alignment
• High-level budget - list of all budgeted direct and indirect costs in USD; please note that indirect costs should be no more than 15% of the total project budget
• Activities timeline - for each activity, indicate the quarter(s) in which it will take place and the budget. See example below.

• Minimum financial standards assessment
• Signature page

Supplemental documentation:

• Organization chart with names and titles
• Certificate of Incorporation/Non-profit registration certification (if available)
• Proof of Liability Insurance (if available)
• Audited Financial reports for the last two (2) years (2023 and 2024). If audited reports are not available, please provide reviewed reports.
• Organization’s high-level overview of current year budget (2025)
• Registration/license to operate in the country of project implementation

 If you are unable to provide any of the above items, please provide an explanation.

PHASE II • APPLICATION QUESTIONS

When you request the application form, you will receive a Google Forms template and a Google Sheets template in which you should enter your information. More information is included in the Instructions below.

Organization Information:

• Contact information for Organization Director, Project Manager and Finance Manager

• Does your organization have a formal partnership with the government? If yes, please briefly describe. (max 200 words)
• List and describe the organization’s affiliations and partnerships with other NGOs, non-profits, communities, religious organizations. (max 300 words)
• Please list the names of all members of the Board of Directors and/or other advisory committees, along with their titles.
• Staff:

• Number of organization staff globally
• Number of organization staff in-country
• What is the gender breakdown (total number male:female) of staff in-country?
• Will any of the current staff person/s be involved in this project? If yes, indicate the staff members’ roles in relation to this project.

• Volunteers:

• Does your organization have a volunteer program?
• Do volunteers work in-country?
• Are volunteers allowed to work with children or other vulnerable persons? If yes, please describe your volunteer program with specific reference to volunteer selection/eligibility and training.

• Has the organization been vetted by an external charity evaluator? If yes, please provide more details, however we recognize that this is not always possible.

Fundraising, Awareness Raising and Promotion

All funds for this grant will be provided through fundraising efforts. It is therefore important that we are able to effectively promote the project and raise awareness about the issues the project addresses.

• Describe how you would work with the Target Program Chair to promote and raise awareness of this project to FAWCO Member Clubs. In addition to the formal quarterly reporting, FAWCO produces a monthly bulletin on the Target Project, so we would expect to receive updates on the project, such as photos, videos, a profile, etc. (max 500 words)
• Who would be responsible for providing this information to the Target Chair?

Protection Policies

The following questions address matters related to how the organization works with beneficiaries and volunteers.

• Does your organization work with children or vulnerable persons? If so, please provide a copy of your child/vulnerable persons protection policy.        
• Does your organization work with volunteers? If so, please provide a copy of your volunteer policy.
• Does your organization have a policy addressing media and the use of images?  If so, please provide a copy.
• Does your organization comply with all applicable data and privacy laws in your country/region? Please describe.

Additional data: (templates will be provided)

• Detailed budget by quarter
• Risk Assessment

Supplemental documentation:

• CVs for the 3 organization representatives whose contact information was provided above
• Protection policies:  

• Child / Vulnerable Persons Protection policy
• Volunteer policy
• Media/Image policy

If you do not have these policies in place, please find guidance to develop them in the Resources section.

• A digital image of the organization’s logo (file specifications: high resolution/300 dpi; file type: .jpg or .png).
• If your organization has any partnerships with government agencies, please provide relevant agreements and/or letters of support for this application.
• Two letters of references from either a donor, partner organization, non-profit, NGO, or other government entity. If possible, please provide at least one international reference.

 If you are unable to provide any of the above items, please provide an explanation.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE PROJECT APPLICATION  

Please read the material in full.

To ensure your project is adequately evaluated, it is to your advantage to answer each question fully.

• A Project Folder will be created for each project proposal in the FAWCO Google Drive. The Target Project Selection Chair and one other member of the Selection Committee will have administrative access to this folder.

• The Project Folder will contain subfolders for Phase I and Phase II.

The FAWCO/FAUSA member/s submitting the project proposal and the person responsible for completing the application on behalf of the organization will have access to these folders during the current phase.

• Each subfolder will contain the relevant material for each phase including a checklist and templates.

• All requested material must be uploaded to the proper subfolder by the deadline for each phase.

• Submitting documents

• Submit all the information as requested in The Checklist.
• All information should be provided in English.
• Documents should be submitted as .pdf files unless otherwise specified, while image files should either be .jpeg or .png format.
• The title of documents should clearly indicate the project name and abbreviation and the information being provided (i.e. “ProjectName_1st_Reference.pdf”).
• Do not submit additional documents or materials (such as films, audio files, photos). These will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

Google Forms will be used to collect the responses to the application questions. Here are a few helpful tips:

• Assign one individual who will be responsible for completing the online form. They will require a stable internet connection to complete the application questions. This can only be done online.
• You will need to have your responses ready to enter into the Form when you begin because you will be required to respond to each question in order to proceed to the next section. We will provide a Google Doc with a list of the questions for each Phase, and we recommend that you first answer the questions in the Google Doc, checking the word limit when necessary. After you have answered all of the questions in the Google Doc, you can simply cut and paste them into the Google Form. Do not submit the Google Doc, as the Google Form will be the tool the Selection Committee will use to evaluate your project.
• Please answer the question asked clearly and concisely.
• Please adhere to word limits.
• For fiscal reporting, provide the country currency and US dollar exchange rate as of August 4, 2025, using the US Federal Reserve foreign exchange rates (see “Release Dates” for appropriate date).
• After you click SUBMIT, you will receive your responses by email AND have the ability to return to the Form to edit your responses.
• You may make changes up until midnight (your time zone) on August 29, 2025 for Phase I and November 3, 2025 for Phase II.

You will find your personal link to the Google Form in the Checklist.

Spreadsheet templates created using Google Sheets are provided to standardize how information is submitted. Please use the templates where provided. Here are a few helpful tips:

• You may work in the Templates online if you have a stable internet connection. Alternatively, you can download the Templates as Excel spreadsheets and complete them offline. You will then need to upload the file when you are finished. Please note, Microsoft Excel is the only compatible format. If you do not have this software, you must complete the spreadsheet online using Google Sheets.  
• Please rename the file by removing ‘Template’ and adding the ‘Project Name’.

Submission Deadlines

• Phase I

• Midnight (your time zone) on August 29, 2025.
• Access to the subfolder will be closed as of 9.00 CET on  August 30, 2025.

• Phase II

• Midnight (your time zone) on November 3, 2025.
• Access to the subfolder will be closed as of 9:00 CET on November 4, 2025.

For questions or assistance completing the Target Project Application, please contact Mary Manning, 3rd VP-Global Issues.

Resources

Child / Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy

If you do not have a policy in place, please reference these sites for developing one:

• Procurement Policies | UNICEF
• Child Protection Policy | Eurochild 
• Protection from Abuse and Exploitation | Caritas International: Children and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy 

Volunteer Policy

If you do not have a policy in place, please reference these guides for developing one:

• Developing a Volunteer Policy for Your Organization | Volunteer Ireland 
• Template - Volunteer Policies | NH Center for Nonprofits 
• Volunteer Handbook Sample 

Media / Image Policy

If you do not have a policy in place, please reference these sites for developing one:

• Ethical reporting guidelines | UNICEF
• Code of Ethics — Photographers Without Borders 
• Ethical Image Policy | WaterAid 
• Content Production Guidelines | Médecins Sans Frontières 

Logic Model:

• Logic Models for Nonprofits: A Step-by-Step Guide | WildApricot
• Logic Models: A Beginner's Guide | State of Michigan

MEAL Plan:

• MEAL D Pro - An Introduction to MEAL | Humentum
• MEAL: Understanding monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) in development contexts | Humentum 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Former Target Projects

• Target Program 5 (2022-2025): Our Natural Environment: Empowering Women and Girls to Ensure a Sustainable Future

• Project: Awesome Blossoms
• Location: Mathare, Kenya
•  Amount raised: $177,413

• Target Program 4 (2019-2022): Health: Promoting Well-Being and Healthy Lives for Women and Girls

• Project: S.A.F.E. (Safe Alternatives for Female Genital Mutilation Elimination)
• Location: Tanzania
• Amount raised: $177,413

• Target Program 3 (2016-2019)Education – Empowering Women and Girls through Knowledge and Skills

• Project: Hope Beyond Displacement (Collateral Repair Project)
• Location: Jordan
• Amount raised: $190,000

• Target Program 2 (2013-2016): Protecting the Rights and Improving the Lives of Women and Girls Worldwide

• Project: Free the Girls 
• Location:
• Amount raised: $172,000

• Target Program 1 (2009-2013): The Environment: Water and Sustainability

• Project: Tabitha Wells
• Location: Cambodia
• Amount raised: $165,000

• NetWorks Malaria Project (2005-2009)

• Location: Sites throughout Africa
• Amount raised: $165,885

FAQs • Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Explanation of terminology used in FAWCO: What do all these terms mean?

A. This should help:

Q. You say that the project must benefit women and girls. Our project includes boys and men. Are we automatically disqualified?

A. Resolution # 1 of FAWCO’s Resolutions and Recommendations establishes our commitment to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of education, environment, health and human rights. As such the Target focus is women and girls. However, we will support programs that include boys and men as part of the solution.

Q. What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

A. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sometimes referred to as the 2030 Agenda, build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). They outline 17 new goals for all countries to take action through 2030 with the aim to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. The Target Program 2025—2028 is focused on SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 13 and 16, although you may argue in favor of others.

Learn More with this 3-minute video outlining the 17 SGDs: 'We The People' for The Global Goals | Global Goals 

Q. If I’ve submitted a proposal for the Target Project before, can I do it again?

A. Yes, you may.

Q. Can a club nominate two or more projects?

A. Applications are submitted by individual members of FAWCO Member Clubs and FAUSA. This could result in multiple entries from within a single FAWCO Member Club or FAUSA.

Q. Can I nominate two or more projects?

A. Yes, you may. But, it is not recommended for an individual to submit more than one proposal. The application is long and detailed, and you should be fully committed to your proposal, not wavering between two or more options. If you find yourself considering more than one project, perhaps ask yourself the following questions:

• Which project am I most passionate about?
• Which project fits best to FAWCO values (empowerment and inspiration of women and girls)?
• Which project will best inspire creative and successful fundraising among the Member Clubs?

If you think that both projects are worthwhile to be submitted, consider asking someone else to lead one of the two project applications.  

Q. I don’t have a history of working with this project/organization, can I nominate them?

A. Yes, you may. However, experience shows that previous involvement with the project/organization offers a deeper understanding of their work.

Q. Can I nominate a project/organization that FAWCO has already supported (i.e., past winner of a Development Grant)?

A. Yes, you may.

Q. Do I have to submit everything all at once?

A. No, you do not. However, everything must be submitted by the deadlines.

Q. How do I submit the application form, as well as other required information?  

A. Each applicant will be assigned a Project Folder in the FAWCO Google Drive. Access to this folder will be limited to you, the applicant, a representative from the project, and the Selection Chair. A Google Form will be used to collect your application responses and Templates will be provided using Google Sheets (or Microsoft Excel) for completion. Requested documents must be uploaded to this folder.

Further information is provided in the Instructions above and in the application.

Q. What if I don’t have all the information for the proposal right now?

A. The deadline for Phase I is August 29 at midnight in your time zone. The deadline for projects that are included in Phase II is November 3 at midnight in your time zone. Answer each question as fully as you are able to in order to meet the deadlines.

Q. Can we submit a video, image or audio file as part of the proposal?

A. No, we will not consider this information in the evaluation process. The only exception is the organization’s logo.

Q. Can we insert links in the proposal, such as reference to research articles, etc., or to the social media pages of the organization?

A. No. We ask for this and additional information only when we know which project has been selected.

Q. How are projects selected?

A. A Selection Committee will review each proposal and evaluate it based on the criteria outlined above in Guidelines & Selection Criteria. The strongest 3 proposals will be presented to Member Clubs for voting. Member Clubs may vote for one of the shortlisted proposals. The winning proposal will be announced at the Annual Meeting in March 2023.

Q. I’ve never completed an application like this before. Are there any tips you can offer?

A. Sure, we found this handy and succinct guide online. It was published in February 2012 by Dr Jocalyn Clark, Senior Editor, PLoS Medicine Consultant for Grand Challenges Canada. The Key Ingredients of a Good Grant Proposal, as well as Top 10 Tips for Successful Grant Writing.

In addition, please remember that deciding on a name for your project is an important step in communicating the value of your project. FAWCO Member Clubs will vote on 3 shortlisted projects, and a name that is catchy and inspiring can be helpful!

Request the Official Application 

Appendices

SAMPLE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT

This is an agreement between The FAWCO Foundation, FAWCO, and “Organization Name” , hereinafter referred to as Project Organization.

The purpose of this agreement is to clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of each party as they relate to the Target Project period from 2025—2028.

Target Program Overview

In 2009, FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation launched the Target Program to unite all Member Clubs in supporting a single global initiative. As a recognized United Nations NGO with special consultative status to ECOSOC (UN Economic and Social Council), we enable our members to coordinate, collaborate and participate in making positive social change. The Target Program demonstrates the power of FAWCO Member Clubs working together toward a common goal to increase knowledge and awareness of the global issues impacting women.

At the FAWCO Biennial Conference on March 26—30, 2025, “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls” was announced as the overarching theme for the FAWCO Target Program 2025—2028. Target Programs follow a three-year cycle of issue awareness and education, project selection, fundraising, project monitoring, review and evaluation:

March 2025                Education and Awareness begins on the Human Rights theme

March 2026                Target Project announced & Fundraising Campaign launched

February 28, 2028        Fundraising Campaign ends

Selected Target Project

The FAWCO member clubs voted in February 2026 that the Project Organization’s project will support our common goal for “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls”.

Project Name:

Organization Name: (FULL LEGAL NAME and Nicknames)

Address of Organization:  (Legal Address)

Telephone Number:  (country code and number)

Organization Website:  (organization.org)

Target Project Financial Overview:  

Please provide a project breakdown to address the functions/categories for the funding request.

Project goals and objectives:

Project milestones and timeline:

Project monitoring and reporting system:

Specific use of funds received:

Fundraising Goal: (max $ 140,000):

The FAWCO Foundation will strive to attain the financial goal for the Target Project; however this statement of agreement does not act as a guarantee that the proposed amount will be raised. The FAWCO Foundation cannot be held responsible if the goal is not met.

Project Organization Deliverables

The Project Organization shall assign a single point of contact for all inquiries and information. The Project Organization shall not make direct contact with any FAWCO Member Club. If the single point of contact changes, the Project Organization will immediately inform the FAWCO Target Chair.

The Project Organization will participate as requested with The FAWCO Foundation Target Fundraising Coordinator to develop and implement a fundraising strategy. The Project Organization staff will share content about the project’s educational value for use in The FAWCO Foundation fundraising campaign to attract donors and to enable club-based fundraising activities; including examples of past fundraising campaigns.

A Project/Organization executive or authorized representative should endeavor to be present at the March 2026 FAWCO Interim meeting (location to be announced) to present the Target Project goals and impact, meet the FAWCO membership (donor base) and launch the fundraising campaign. The Project Organization is responsible for their travel costs for this trip.

The Project Organization will provide media permission rights to FAWCO to use the materials presented in their monthly reports; FAWCO marketing materials, mailings, and newsletters for Member Club updates; and websites of FAWCO, The FAWCO Foundation, and FAUSA.

Project Status Reporting

The Project Organization will submit Monthly Status Reports on the project to the FAWCO Target Chair. This should include photographs, testimonials from staff and participants, impact, etc.

The Project Organization will submit an Annual Report every January through project completion.

The Project Organization will submit a Final Report to the FAWCO Target Chair within 6 months of project completion.

Financial Reporting

The Project Organization will submit quarterly and semi-annual Financial Reports (January and July) outlining the use of the funds to the Target Chair through project completion.

The Project Organization will submit a complete project accounting, which will serve as the Final Financial Report, to the Target Chair within six months of project completion.

Deliverables from The FAWCO Foundation

In 2026, per the timeline, The FAWCO Foundation will initiate a two-year fundraising campaign to support and coordinate the FAWCO Member Clubs’ fundraising efforts for the Target Project.

This campaign will be managed by The Target Fundraising Coordinator and the monies will be administered by The FAWCO Foundation Treasurer.

The FAWCO Foundation Treasurer will disburse funds to the Project Organization in US dollars.

Funds collected during the duration of this agreement will be disbursed on a quarterly basis within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter in the most cost-effective method  (check or bank transfer).

The final payment is estimated to be made in April 2028.

Deliverables from FAWCO

The Target Program is managed by the FAWCO Target Chair. The FAWCO Target Chair will act as the single point of contact for the Project Organization. If this contact changes, FAWCO shall immediately inform the single point of contact for the Project Organization.

FAWCO will offer the Project Organization an opportunity to present at the 2026 Annual Meeting (location to be determined), and where possible, at other FAWCO meetings as well.

FAWCO is responsible for promotional support and advocacy of the Project Organization’s mission among FAWCO and FAUSA members, partners and the outside community through its publications and media.

FAWCO will grant the Project Organization permission to post in the FAWCO Facebook (closed) group during the Target Project cycle (2025—2028). FAWCO retains the right to review and remove any inappropriate content.

FAWCO will add the Project Organization single point of contact to the distribution list for the Target Bulletin.

Key Contacts

Publicity Clause

The Project Organization grants use of their name and logo to FAWCO, The FAWCO Foundation, and FAUSA for use in our internal and external publications, promotional materials and digital media for the duration of the Target Program. Additionally, the Project Organization agrees that The FAWCO Foundation, FAWCO and FAUSA may continue to use their name and logo in the Target Program archive upon completion of this Target Program cycle.

The Project Organization must obtain prior approval for use of The FAWCO Foundation and FAWCO names, logos or specific organizational content.

All parties’ signatures below indicate agreement to adhere to the provisions listed in this document and submitted to The FAWCO Foundation.

Project Organization Representative’s signature:  

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Date:

Name:

Position:

The FAWCO Foundation Representative’s signature:

___________________________________________

Date:

Name:

Position:

FAWCO Representative’s signature:

___________________________________________

Date:

Name:

Position:

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO PROJECT ORGANIZATION

Tax ID Number:  

Project Organization payment information:

Check information:

Make check payable to:  

Address to mail check:  

Telephone number:

Bank transfer information:

Beneficiary Name:

Beneficiary Address:    

Beneficiary Bank Name:

Bank Address:

Bank Account Number:

IBAN Number:  

Swift Code:  

NOTE:  If any of the above information changes, please notify The FAWCO Foundation Treasurer immediately to avoid delay in payment.  

Target Project Application • PHASE I • Signature Page

• Complete the text fields below and print.
• Both the FAWCO/FAUSA Member AND a representative from the Project Organization MUST sign this page.
• Submit a scan of a completed and signed copy.

In signing this statement the Project Organization:

• Acknowledges that their project _Replace with Project Name_ is being proposed for selection as the Target Project for the FAWCO Target Program 2022—2025.

• Acknowledges that they have read the Sample Statement of Agreement and agree to such terms should they be selected as the Target Project.

The application is being submitted by:

On behalf of,

Project Evaluation Matrix

Applications will be evaluated and graded on a scaled basis, with  the following percentages applied toward the total score:  

Project – 40%

Organization – 30%

Budget and Fundraising – 30%

Project will be scored on a scale of 1-10 (1 = Does not meet criteria, 10 = Exceeds criteria) on the following:

Section 1: The project

• Project plan is clear and well thought out.  Needs assessment has been performed and requirements and beneficiaries are easily identifiable.
• Project has the opportunity to have a significant impact on FAWCO Target Program:  Human Rights - Advancing Dignity, Equality, and Freedom for Women and Girls.
• Project plan has a monitoring and reporting system to ensure the project meets stated goals.
• Project addresses a problem understood by and with the support of the community it will serve; encourages community participation and eventual ownership (long-term sustainability).
• Project supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5): To achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
• Project has broader UN/NGO support.

Section 2: The organization

• Organization has established history.
• Organization mission supports the proposed project.
• Organization has an appropriate ratio of staff (paid) to volunteers.
• Organization has a proven track record of executing projects of similar scope or value.
• Organization is fiscally sound and has a documented history of prudent financial management.
• Organization has been vetted by an external charity evaluator.

Section 3 - Budget and Fundraising

• Budget is well developed and in adequate detail to assure thorough understanding of project costs.
• Budget is appropriate for the project’s activities and objectives.
• Funding required is in line with established FAWCO Target fundraising goals.
• Project budget is flexible enough to adjust (plus or minus) with projected changes in FAWCO Target fundraising actual as the program progresses.
• Project is easy to understand, communicate and promote.
• Project will appeal to FAWCO members and is broad enough to encourage involvement at the local club level and FAWCO “organizational” level.