Proposal Submission Guide
Step-by-step instructions based on the official Department of National Planning Project Submission Format (January 2019).
Proposal Template Download
Download the official ERD proposal template. Only proposals submitted using this format will be accepted for further processing and evaluation.
Download Template (Google Docs)Operational Manual
Read the complete operational manual with detailed instructions for each section of the proposal format.
View Manual (PDF)Important: Proposals must follow the exact format of the template. Submissions not using the official format will be returned.
Creator Account Required
You must have a verified Creator account on the OSSI portal. Create account here if you haven't already.
Portal Submission Steps
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Navigate to "New Proposal" and review guidelines
Select District, Sector, and Subsector
Fill investment range, land requirement, description
Required Proposal Sections
Based on the Department of National Planning format (24 sections)
Clear, concise title reflecting project scope
Agriculture, Infrastructure, Tourism, Fisheries, etc.
Province, District, DS Division, GN Division
Area, identification, ownership, purchase cost
Feasibility, SEA, IEE, EIA, clearances
SMART objectives with clear targets
Problem analysis, root causes, intervention mode
Direct/Indirect with numbers and gender ratio
Alignment with Policy Framework and Master Plans
Partners, roles, current collaboration status
Results Framework with KPIs and targets
Detailed schedule per output
Relevant SDG targets and contribution
Environmental, social impacts with measures
Major risks, assumptions, mitigation plans
Resilience features, additional costs
Indicators, frequency, responsibility
Detailed cost breakdown with BOQ
Funding sources, revenue projections, O&M costs
If applicable: families, houses, relocation
Gender gaps, needs, specific activities
Executing agency, PMU, staff requirements
EIRR, FIRR, NPV, Cost-Benefit Ratio
Proponent and forwarding ministry details
Required Documents for Submission
Complete proposal following all 24 sections
Detailed timeline per output (Gantt chart/table)
Budget breakdown, cost estimates
EIRR/FIRR, NPV calculations
NIC or Company Registration Certificate
Summary slides (optional but recommended)
Previous Submission Information
Question: Have you submitted this proposal before?
- Yes – Provide previous submission details, status, and reason if rejected
- No – First-time submission
After Submission
You will receive a confirmation email. Track your proposal status from the Creator Dashboard. Reviewers may request changes.
Ready to Submit Your Proposal?
Ensure your proposal follows the template format. Only submissions using the official template will be accepted for review.