IMPEXUS
Proposal Development • Grant Engineering

Win the Grants You Deserve.

A great proposal is not "just writing." It's the engineering of logic, evidence, compliance, and budgets—so donors can confidently say yes. We design proposals that align your field reality with CSR mandates, SDG language, and measurable outcomes—powered by strong M&E thinking and evidence systems like mWater (Solstice).

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No fluff. Clear logic. Clean budgets.

What Makes Our Proposals Win

Built for decision-makers

Donor logic + CSR priorities + compliance narrative.

Evidence-ready

Indicators that can be measured in mWater (Solstice).

Budget sanity checks

Unit costs, rate logic, activity mapping, and risk notes.

The Old Way vs The Impexus Way

The Old Way — Copy–Paste ProposalsThe Impexus Way — Grant Engineering
Generic problem statements Donor-aligned logic model & measurable results chain
Activities without a logical chain Indicator library that can be captured in mWater
Budgets with arithmetic mistakes Budget-to-activity mapping with clear assumptions
"Monitoring" mentioned, no real plan Compliance narrative (FCRA/80G/12A, safeguarding, risk)

The Logframe Is the Backbone

Donors reject proposals for a simple reason: the logic doesn't hold. A Logframe (or results framework) is how we make sure your activities lead to outputs, which lead to outcomes, backed by verifiable indicators.

LogicIndicatorsVerification
Outcome% households adopt safe practicemWater survey + audit logs
Output# sessions delivered, attendancemWater forms + photo proof
ActivitiesField work planTask tracker + checklists

Anatomy of a Winning Grant

Step 1

Executive Summary

One page outlining the problem, solution, and expected impact.

Step 2

Problem & Context

Data-backed evidence of need, baseline metrics, and stakeholder voices.

Step 3

Theory of Change & Logframe

Proof-ready results chain with verifiable indicators and assumptions.

Step 4

Budget & Assumptions

Activity-mapped budget with unit costs, contingencies, and risk notes.

Our Approach

Our Proposal Process

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Concept Note

Eligibility + donor fit + one-page logic and outcomes.

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2

Full Proposal

Narrative + ToC/Logframe + implementation plan + risk.

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3

Budget Review

Unit costs, mapping to activities, compliance checks.

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4

Submission Readiness

Formatting, annexures, org profile, audits, letters.

Case Study

From 'Good Work' to a Fundable Proposal

A grassroots NGO with 10 years of field experience had never won a grant above ₹5 lakhs. After working with Impexus to rebuild their proposal structure with a proper Logframe, evidence-backed indicators, and a compliant budget — they secured a ₹42 lakh CSR grant from a Tier-1 corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on success fees?+
Typically fixed fees. Success-linked models may be possible for select engagements.
How long does it take?+
Concept notes: 3–7 days. Full proposals: 10–21 days.
Do you support specific sectors?+
Yes — CSR, livelihoods, education, WASH, health, climate, and community development.

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Let's engineer a grant proposal that gets funded.

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