TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

 At NODe, Technical Assistance is more than training. It is a continuous partnership that builds knowledge, strengthens decision-making, and supports communities from project concept to completion. Our approach combines practical skills, local knowledge, and collaborative learning to ensure communities feel empowered throughout the journey.

This support helps communities:

• Strengthen project design and planning
• Improve financial and administrative management
• Build organisational and governance capacity
• Implement activities safely, efficiently, and transparently
• Troubleshoot challenges during implementation
• Capture and share lessons learned
   

Technical assistance is available to both applicants and active grantees, ensuring the right support at every stage.

Technical Assistance is available to:

• Indigenous Village Councils and District Councils
• Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs)
• Non-Governmental Organizations 
• Any community seeking to prepare for future Grant Opportunities.
  

You do not need to have an active grant to receive early-stage technical support  

See full Eligibility Criteria

Beneficiaries can receive TA in several ways:

1. During grant application preparation
2. After receiving a NODe grant
3. Through scheduled community outreach activities
4. By contacting the NODe team directly for support
    

A dedicated resource will work with you to understand your needs, develop a support plan, and connect you with the right resources.

NODe offers a wide range of tailored assistance, including:

1. Project Development Support: Helping communities shape clear, realistic proposals including problem analysis, objectives, budgets, and implementation plans.
2. Financial & Administrative Guidance: Supporting transparent financial systems, record keeping, procurement practices, and reporting structures that meet donor and community standards.
3. Training & Capacity Building: Conducting workshops, one-on-one coaching, and community-based sessions covering project management, financial literacy, monitoring and evaluation, and leadership skills.
4. Implementation Support: Assisting grantees in launching, managing, and adjusting their projects to stay on track with milestones, budgets, and timelines.
5. Monitoring, Learning & Problem-Solving: Supporting data collection, reporting, risk management, and reflection—helping communities learn from their experiences and strengthen future projects.
6. Specialist Technical Expertise: Providing or facilitating access to experts in areas such as agriculture, forestry, conservation, enterprise development, or environmental management based on project needs.

Visit our Contact Us page or speak with a NODe team member to request technical assistance.