A great way to use logic models is in your funding submissions. They help you tell your ‘story’, establish your credibility and communicate what outcomes you hope to achieve with a grant.

Here are some questions that you should ask yourself before including your logic model in a grant application or tender.

1. Is the overall goal realistic and important?
2. Are the connections between the inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes logical?
3. Do the inputs clearly describe what is needed to implement the activities?
4. Can the outputs be measured if required?
5. Are all the activities included?
6. Does the assumed theory of change (outcomes) make sense?
7. When do the outcomes expect to be achieved?
8. Is the logic model easy to understand?
9. Does the logic model look easy to read?
10. Does the logic model take into consideration the funding guidelines? (if required)

Developing a logic model can really enhance your application. But be warned, a rushed, confused or poorly considered logic model might actually harm your application, not help it!