Concept Paper

Question 1

Is a summary document of a project proposal that tells what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting the project and how it will be carried out.

Answer 1

Concept Paper

Question 2

Five Uses Of Concept Paper:

Answer 2

• Serves a foundation of the full proposal

• Determines whether the project is feasible or not

• Piques the interest of the potential funding agencies

• Obtains informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal.

• Helps in addressing social issues which plague our society.

Question 3

How many parts does a Concept Paper have?

Answer 3

6

Question 4

What are the 6 Parts of a Concept Paper?

Answer 4

Cover Page, Introduction, Rationale or Background, Project Description, Methodology, Project Needs and Costs.

Question 5

It contains:
✓ Proponent’s name

✓ Proponent’s contact number, email address

✓ Proponent’s agency

✓Date of submission

Answer 5

Cover Page

Question 6

It contains:

✓ Short description of proponent’s agency, major accomplishments and capability to undertake the proposed project.

✓ Reasons why the funding agency should support the project

Answer 6

Introduction

Question 7

It contains:

✓ State the problem to be solved

✓ State the project’s significance

Answer 7

Rationale or Background

Question 8

It contains:

✓ Objective of the project

✓ Methodology (Action Plan)

✓ Timeline

✓ Anticipated outcome

✓ How the outcome will be evaluated

Answer 8

Project Description

Question 9

It contains:
✓ Timeline

✓ Anticipated outcome

✓ How the outcome will be evaluated

Answer 9

Methodology (Action Plan)

Question 10

It contains:

✓ Budget, item description and amount

✓ Personnel or equipment needed

Answer 10

Project Needs and Cost