A CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO REQUEST SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GRANT ON INNOVATIVE TRAINING THROUGH E-LEARNING DELIVERY MODE UNDER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND (SDF)
download Application form here INNOVATIVE TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Instruction
- The form consists all mandatory sections to be completed by the applicant.
- Consistence and clear writings will assist the assessment of the application form by reviewers.
- Applicant is advised to ensure all relevant information is filled correctly.
1.0 Applicant information
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Application Reference number (to be filled by TEA) |
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Name of Institution |
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Registration Authority / Agency |
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Postal Address |
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Physical Address |
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Office Telephone Number |
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Office E-mail Address |
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Name and Title of Contact Person |
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Mobile No. and E-Mail Address of Contact Person |
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2.0 Summary of the program
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2.1 |
Title of the Proposal |
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Specific thematic area applied in your proposal |
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Sector applied in your proposal |
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List other Program partners if any |
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Duration to complete the program |
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Total Funds requested for this application |
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Submission Date |
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3.0. Summary of the Proposal
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The summary of the proposal should include the following items (not exceeding 150 words) |
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Title of the Training programme |
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Statement of the problem |
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Justification and rationale |
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Objectives of selected training program, |
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Assessment methods |
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Expected outcome |
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Ways to track trainees’ employability after the program |
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Budget estimates |
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4.0 Thematic Area and Priority sectors
The following are some of the suggested areas to consider, however applicants are free to suggest other innovative areas that fall within six key ESPJ sectors mentioned in the table below, provided these are responding to perceived need:
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New/innovative technologies |
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Agriculture |
Bio-mass development |
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Green house technology |
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Aquaponics |
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Livestock technology |
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Food safety and storage |
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Smart Agriculture |
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Digital crop monitoring |
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Climate Smart Agriculture |
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Construction |
Technologies to enhance quality, reduce costs, reduce accidents and improve faster construction timelines |
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Sustainable low-energy housing |
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Use of recycled and eco-friendly construction materials |
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Use of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) technology in architectural and engineering work |
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Tourism & hospitality |
Eco-Tourism |
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Community-based tourism |
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Adventure tourism |
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Manufacturing |
CNC technology training courses to improve on productivity, quality and competitiveness of products e.g. in welding, furniture-making, auto-repair |
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Transport & Logistics
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Hi-tech auto mechanics courses using CN |
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Computerized vehicles mechanical trouble |
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Shooting |
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Refresher courses that will lead to behavioral change for professional drivers and reduction in accidents |
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Courses to improve services in cargo handling, including use of ICT. |
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Energy |
Subjects related to use of solar technologies |
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Bio gas systems: construction and production |
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Water treatment technologies |
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
Elementary ICT courses for selected target groups such as auto mechanics, street vendors and rural women |
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Digital learning technologies & tools such as computer simulations and smart classrooms |
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Digital marketing – social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, online sales etc |
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Cybercrime fighting |
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Systems development – website design, software applications |
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Internet-of-Things |
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Introduction of digital technologies such as CNC and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) into Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) programs |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) |
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E-commerce/m-commerce |
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E-learning and blended learning including Procurement and development of online learning courses for TVET, Procurement of hardware for TVET institutions for introduction of online courses, Teacher training in use of online-based teaching methods, Smartphones and Mobile apps for increasing access to available services/opportunities. |
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Rapid Development of web and mobile-based applications using open sources/technologies. |
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Mobile phone repair and maintenance using multimedia/videos. |
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Maximizing development, adoption and use of location-based services in improving transportation services, use of Blockchain and other smart technologies especially in ESPJ six priority sectors. |
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Any other skill development area that will contribute to the advancement of digital economy while increasing employment opportunities |
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5.0 Description of the proposed Innovative training through E-learning delivery mode
5.1 Problem Statement (Detailed description of the identified problem/need you are addressing and its significance)-Do not exceed 200 words
Briefly mention: The problem/ need that the program intends to address, the proposed solution that is the subject of this application.
Also description should include an overview of the field, landscape analysis, and or contextual analysis, what is already known about the overall field /solution of the problem and any associated innovation or technology and its application (i.e. how it can be used).
- Needs assessment (Provide the evidence of the conducted needs assessment). Do not exceed 200 words
- What is the general purpose or goal of the program? What does your program intend to achieve?
- Describe the identified problem/need you are addressing in more detail and its significance. How did you validate this need? -(Attach need assessment report)
- How will the end goal and deliverables of this program assist to address the need or innovation?
- List the target group(s) for the program
6.0 Targeted Program Impact
SDF expects beneficiaries will articulate program impact for the funded objectives on the following basis
- What are the impacts you aim to achieve throughout the program?
- How will you measure your impact?
What challenges do you foresee during the implementation of your program? (These could be: a policy issue, ability to hire specific expertise, or financial sustainability of your organization) program.
7.0 Program Plan and Budget
7.1 Program plan and budget: Kindly complete the table below to plan for program milestones based on funded areas for SDF Innovative training through E learning delivery mode.
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Milestone 1: |
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Milestone 2: |
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Milestone 3: |
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Add as necessary |
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Proposed activities for Innovative training through E-learning delivery mode (Review Innovation guideline as per grant restrictions)
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Activities (Ref from above table 5.1) |
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Person /Team Responsible |
Cost of achieving activity TZS |
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8.0 Budget |
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8.1 Goods (specify and describe each item) -(Not less than 50%) |
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Equipment 1 |
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8.2 Works (Not Exceed 10%)- Submit BOQ/Cost Estimate |
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8.3 Outsource expert (Not Exceeding 20%) |
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Other related outsourcing contracting |
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8.4 Operating expenses (field work, management analysis and reporting) (Not Exceed 20%) |
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Monitoring Activities |
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Team members (man days) |
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Tracer study |
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8.5 Budget Narrative |
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(Provide a justification for major budget)
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9.0 National Benefits
Describe potential national benefit of the outcomes of the program:
- Economic impact e.g. contribution to GDP growth, increased taxation revenue, meaningful job creation, increased and value-added exports and increased competitiveness of industrial sectors etc.
- Increased highly skilled and knowledgeable human resources base for innovative technology. Societal impact including improvement in quality of life, and poverty alleviation.
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10.0 Project Management Team |
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10.1 Key Personnel Project Coordinator CV Should not exceed five pages including a brief description of the profession related to the training program
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10.1.1 Attach CV (of the Project Coordinator) |
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10.2 Key Personnel Project Technical Team CV Should not exceed five pages including a brief description of the profession related to the training program for each trainer
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10.2.1. Attach CV (of Trainer(s) 10.2.2. Attach CV (Procurement) 10.2.3. Attach CV (Accountant) 10.2.4 Attach CV (Monitoring and Evaluation) |
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11.0 Collaborative Arrangements |
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11.1 Collaborating Institution Attach MoU from the expected collaborating institution(s) (If the Training Provider plans to collaborate with another Institution (s) and Indicate the name of Institution(s) |
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12.0 Capacity Building |
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Outline how the grant will build capacity of the organization.
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Describe Training Provider’s ability to carry out similar program in the past. If relevant, include examples of curriculum and/or pedagogy.
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Outline efforts to create and ensure sustainability after the end of the project.
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15.1 Provide concrete reasons why SDF financing is needed for this program.
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15.2 Has your organization managed a contract or grant of this size before? You will be required to provide evidence of this if you are awarded a grant, during the pre-award assessment. |
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15.3 What was your annual gross income for recent three years? Kindly attach three years audited financial reports. |
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16.0 Financing Collaboration (Matching funding declaration)
List matching public/private funds, if any, and their purpose.
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18.1 Commitment Letter from the Institution 18.2 Audited financial statement for FY 2017/2018, FY 2018/2019, FY 2019/2020 18.3 Expenditure Plan showing instalments of 60% and 40% 18.4 Action Plan 18.5 Project Management Team CVs 18.6 Certified Institutional Registration Certificates 18.7 Accredited Certificate for the Program/Course 18.8 Signed submission letter |
19.0 Declaration
We / I declare that:
- We have read and understood Application General Guidelines in the invitation call for proposals.
- We are aware that there may be further information required by TEA in respect of this application, and that our failure to provide requested information timely may lead to a rejection of this application.
- The information contained in this application plus any supporting information is to the best of our knowledge
Name of Head of Institution…………………………………
Signature and stamp………………............................ Date…………………………
INNOVATIVE TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION FORM
