From a documented need to a transparent program.

1. 01
   Understand the need

   listen to affected people and review available evidence.

2. 02
   Design the program

   define the target group, services, budget, safeguards and expected results.

3. 03
   Build the partnership

   assign responsibilities to communities, NGOs, specialists, businesses, donors and institutions.

4. 04
   Finance and deliver

   use the financing routes approved for the program and maintain implementation records.

5. 05
   Measure and improve

   compare results with the original goals, publish learning and make corrections.

Every program should answer:

• Who needs support?
• What will change?
• What will be delivered?
• Who is responsible?
• What will it cost?
• How will progress be verified?
• What happens if the program does not perform as expected?

This is the practical meaning of ProtoFund’s parametric approach.

ProtoFund assigns responsibilities to communities, NGOs, specialists, businesses, donors and institutions.

Depending on the program and legal structure, financing may combine grants, donations, crowdfunding, business support, public funding, procurement, responsible investment or co-financing.

Only approved routes should be displayed on a public program page.