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Project Proposal

FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF FARMERS’
STORAGE FACILITIES

October 2015

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Project Proposal
NAME OF ORGANIZATION: WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ASSOCIATION
ADDRESS: P.O BOX 72
COUNTRY: UGANDA (East Africa)
TELEPHONE: +256 761……………
+256 772……………
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: Non-Government Organization

PROJECT TITLE : Construction Of Farmers’ Storage Facilities

PROJECT LOCATION: PROJECT TIME-FRAME TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED

5 years (60 months) $426,200

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES  Small & medium-scale Total Number of direct
farmers, rural beneficiaries:
communities Farmers in;
(3300 farmers)
…………. District
TYPE OF PROJECT
“Construction Of Farmers’ Storage Facilities”
AREA OF OPERATION a. …………… District
b. …………. District
c. ………. District
KEY CONTACT PERSON Name: …………………………………
Position: Head of Programmes
Email: …………..@..........com
Tel Contact: +25670…………….
Date proposal submitted: October – 2015

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Table of contents

Contents
1.1 Overview and Project Description ................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Problem Description ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Proposed Solution ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Project Goal................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Coverage and Beneficiaries ........................................................................................................... 6
16 Strategy ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Project Expected Outputs ............................................................................................................. 7
1.9 Implementation Plan .................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 SWOT Analysis............................................................................................................................... 7
1.11 The organization chart for the project is as follows: ........................................................................ 9
1.12 Training ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.13 Quality Control .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.14 Government Policy............................................................................................................................ 9
1.15 Environmental Impact:...................................................................................................................... 9
1.16 How the project will sustain itself in future years ........................................................................ 9
1.17 Monitoring and Evaluation ....................................................................................................... 9
1.17.1 Project Evaluation ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.18 Transparency and Accountability.................................................................................................. 9
1.19 Planned Budget for the Programme ........................................................................................... 10
1.20 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 10
1.21 Map Showing Masaka Region ......................................................................................................... 10
1.22 Logical Framework .......................................................................................................................... 11

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A PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FARMERS’ STORAGE FACILITIES BY

(WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASSOCIATION)
October - 2015

1.1 Overview and Project Description

This project proposal is aimed at securing funding for the execution of the construction of
the local farmers’ storage facilities / workshops for; (Kapchorwa district, Bukwo district
as well as Kween District). This proposal has been written and submitted by Women
Entrepreneurship Association, which is an umbrella for a group of local farmers
operating within the three (3) districts that cover Masaka Region, in Eastern Uganda.

Agriculture is the major source of livelihood in Kapchorwa district, Bukwo district as well
as Kween District. The main source of cash income is sale of crops and livestock. Common
crops include coffee, banana, maize, beans, wheat, Irish and sweet potatoes.

This project is intended to ensure that local farmers within Masaka Region stock their
maize harvests in groups in a good-storage facility, which can then attract market for it if
stocked in both large quantity and quality. As Masaka Entrepreneurship Association,
we are concerned about improving the quality of agricultural produce from farmers in our
region, Masaka Region in particular and our intervention looks at providing these farmers
with well built up farm produce-store where they can store their produce for a long time in
anticipation of good market.

1.2 Problem Description

Nationally, on average, Uganda looses around 30% of its crop post-harvest. The Ugandan
government’s programs are often late and usually unable to intervene in getting market for
farmers’ produce. Many farmers particularly in the Masaka region have been complaining
about being cheated by middlemen since they don’t have where to store their produce after
harvesting.

Subsequent wetting from rain destroy between 54% and 60% of local farmers’ produce in
Masaka Region. This occurs because traditional stores are severely damaged by the

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cyclone. Ensuring proper storage facilities is critical as it would decrease post-harvest

losses and secure competitive market for the local farmers’ produce, thus contributing to
improved returns on investment and risk mitigation in rural communities. It is evidently
clear that majority of the local farmers in the area dry their produce on bare ground and
dirty surfaces exposing it to dust and stones and lowering its quality.

The resulting economic instability for smallholder farmers has kept the country from
reaching its economic potential. The project team aims to ameliorate the situation by
providing hermetically sealed (air-tight) sacks, and buying dried produce from farmers at
a competitive price. Masaka Entrepreneurship Association will then store the maize and
sell it at peak market price; our team will then use the profits to expand the business.

Small holder farmers in Masaka Region incur losses in the farm and at post harvest through
poor handling in the farm, transit and in the store. The farmers in Masaka Region also lack
capacity and facilities to prevent such losses. The project will explore to establish what
capacities needed, evaluate the cost and benefits of the household vs. central storage
facilities establishment.

1.3 Proposed Solution

A farm storage facility / workshop/ warehouse will be a good investment for many
agricultural operations within farmers in Masaka Region. The project will have a storage
facility in each of the districts (Kapchorwa district, Bukwo district as well as Kween
District). The storage facilities will be used to produce before prior to getting competitive
market for such produce. As a result, the value of these commodities will be worth more
than if left in the field or if sold-off at black-market in a rush. Masaka Entrepreneurship
Association will develop the capabilities and support mechanisms necessary to empower
and encourage all the targeted farmers maximally utilize the storage facilities. The
arrangements shall be; underpinned by effective workers’ involvement and participation
through appropriate consultation, the use of the agriculture committee where it exists, and
farmers’ representation groups. They shall also be sustained by effective communication
and the promotion of competence that allows all farmers and their representatives to make
a responsible and informed contribution to the maintenance of the storage facilities.

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1.4 Project Goal

Masaka Entrepreneurship Association aims at creating a positive ethos that fosters
improved confidence in embedded processes to identify, manage and control risks to the
individual farmers’ groups and reputation. The intention is for the Masaka
Entrepreneurship Association to leave a sustainable legacy in terms of the agricultural
and local farmers’ development with a substantive storage management of the farm
produce. Masaka Entrepreneurship Association is dedicated to providing highest quality
of farm storage facilities to the Masaka Region to facilitate the development of farmers.

1.5 Coverage and Beneficiaries

The project will be implemented in Masaka region covering 3 districts of; Kapchorwa
district, Bukwo district as well as Kween District, with each district to storage center. The
project is anticipated to direct benefit 3300 farmers from the selected Kapchorwa district,
Bukwo district as well as Kween District.

Kapchorwa district is composed of 16 sub-counties; Kaserem, Amukol, Cheptarech,

Gamogo, Kawowo, Kapsinda, Sipi, Munarya, Kabewya, Chema, Tegeres, Kapteret,
Kaptanya, Kapchorwa T.C. and Kapchesonbe.

Kween districts is composed of 11 sub-counties including: Benet, Kaptoyoy,

Kitewoi, Kwosir, Kwanyiy, Moyok, Giriki, Ngenge, Binyiny, Kaptum and Kaproron.

Bukwo district is composed of Bukwa sub-county, Chesower sub-county, Kabei sub-

county as well as Suam sub-county.

Agriculture is the major source of livelihood in Kapchorwa district, Bukwo district as well
as Kween District. The main source of cash income is sale of crops and livestock. Common
crops include coffee, banana, maize, beans, wheat, Irish and sweet potatoes.

16 Strategy

1.7 Objectives

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1.8 Project Expected Outputs

1.9 Implementation Plan

Facility

Building Design for Machinery Storage

Maintenance

Project Management Team Structure

Form of Business Enterprise

Socio Economic Benefits

Ownership of Project Inputs

1.10 SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis
1 Strength  There is abundant availability of raw materials.
 The storage units are to be situated in the
production belt and having good network of
growers / farmers.
 Vast domestic market
2 Weakness  Low availability of adequate infrastructural
facilities
 Inefficient supply chain due to a large number
of intermediaries
 Seasonality factor in production
3 Opportunity  Large crop and material base offering a vast
potential for agro-processing activities

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 Opening of global markets

 Availability of capital subsidy from financial
institutions to start a business opportunity in
local areas
 Rising awareness levels among the farming
groups
4 Threat  High inventory carrying cost
 High packaging cost
 Natural Calamity

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1.11 The organization chart for the project is as follows:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ACCOUNTANT OPERATIONS PROJECTS PLANNING

MANAGER CORDINATOR OFFICER

DRIVERS SECURITY STORE CASUAL

PERSONNEL KEEPER WORKERS

1.12 Training

1.13 Quality Control

1.14 Government Policy

1.15 Environmental Impact:

1.16 How the project will sustain itself in future years

1.17 Monitoring and Evaluation

1.17.1 Project Evaluation

1.18 Transparency and Accountability

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1.19 Planned Budget for the Programme

No. Item Qty Unit Cost Amount
1 $4000 $60000
2 $60,000 $180,000
3 $11000 $33000
4 $2000 $60000
5 $1200 $3,600
6 $600 $3600
7 $3000 $9000
8 $23000 $23000
9 $3000 $9000
10 $11000 $33000
11 $3000 $9000
12 $3000 $3000

Total $426,200

1.20 Conclusion

1.21 Map Showing Masaka Region

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1.22 Logical Framework

Logical Framework
Objectives Summary Indicators Means of verification Key Assumptions

Goal No natural calamities in

the locality that affect
the Enterprises

No disease outbreak
reported that has a
bearing on the yield and
output

No major change in the

Government policies
that govern the NGO
operations and rural
markets.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1 No natural calamities
in the locality that
affect the enterprises

No disease outbreak
reported that has a
bearing on the yield
and output

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No major change in
the Government
policies that govern
the NGO operations
and markets
2 No natural calamities in
the locality that affect
the enterprises

No disease outbreak
reported that has a
bearing on the yield and
output

3 No natural calamities in
the locality that affect
the enterprises

No disease outbreak
reported that has a
bearing on the yield and
output

No major change in the

Government policies
that govern the NGO
operations and rural
markets

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