Workplan and Timeline
Once your organization develops activities that are based on the technical approach, these activities should then be placed in a workplan with a corresponding timeline. Sometimes, funders will not explicitly ask for a workplan and timeline, but it is always a good idea to include it in the proposal (usually as an annex).
The workplan and timeline should describe what activities will be implemented, when they will be implemented and who will be responsible each activity. If written properly, the workplan and timeline should link the activities with key program outputs/outcomes and should be organized based on the results framework.
Illustrative Workplan and Timeline
| Activity | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | Responsible | Anticipated Outputs |
| 1.1 Review NicaSalud’s TO financial management model system (including financial, administrative, resource management, procurement, internal control and technical assistance) | X | X | X | X | X | L. Linares |
1. A diagnosis of essential performance functions in the TO’s financial system and the interrelation and management among the TO’s affiliates and partners is completed 2. An assessment on the current state of NicaSalud's financial management is completed |
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| 1.1.1 Review the organizational manual, the manuals for financial management procedures, budgets and resources from cooperative sources outside the TO. | X | X | X | X | X | L. Linares | ||||
| 1.1.2 Review policies, rules and procedures of the procurement, resource management and internal control systems. | X | X | X | X | X | L. Linares | ||||
| 1.1.3 Research available information on the processes to improve the function and structure of the TO. | X | X | X | X | X | L. Linares | ||||
| 1.1.4 Analyze the findings and recommendations produced by the audit in order to obtain a reasonable assessment of the TO’s ideal performance versus its actual performance. | X | X | X | X | X | L. Linares |