SayPro Accreditation Application Template

Application Code: SA-[Partner Name]-[Date]
Prepared by: [Partner Organization Name]
Date of Submission: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Contact Person: [Name, Title, Email, Phone]
Application Type: ☐ New Accreditation ☐ Renewal

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1. Organizational Overview

Provide a brief introduction to your organization, including your mission, vision, and key areas of expertise.

• Organization Name:
• Type of Organization: ☐ Non-profit ☐ For-profit ☐ Government ☐ Other: [Specify]
• Location(s) of Operation:
• Mission Statement:
• Core Values:
• Years of Operation:
• Website:
• Key Areas of Expertise:
  • ☐ Human Settlements
  • ☐ Capacity Building
  • ☐ Community Development
  • ☐ Education & Training
  • ☐ Monitoring & Evaluation
  • ☐ Other: [Specify]

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2. Previous Experience & Relevant Projects

List your most relevant projects that align with SayPro’s accreditation criteria.

Project Name	Location(s)	Scope of Work	Duration	Target Beneficiaries	Impact/Results
[Project Name]	[City/Region]	[Project Focus]	[Start-End]	[Youth, Women, etc.]	[Key outcomes and statistics]
[Project Name]	[City/Region]	[Project Focus]	[Start-End]	[Youth, Women, etc.]	[Key outcomes and statistics]

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3. Partnership Alignment with SayPro’s Mission

Explain how your organization’s mission and values align with SayPro’s goals and accreditation standards.

• Alignment with Human Development Goals:
  [Describe how your organization’s work contributes to human settlement, education, capacity building, or other relevant fields.]
• How this Partnership Will Further SayPro’s Objectives:
  [Explain how becoming accredited by SayPro will help both parties achieve mutual goals, such as scaling programs or improving project outcomes.]

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4. Accreditation Criteria Compliance

Please provide detailed responses to the following accreditation criteria, demonstrating your compliance.

A. Organizational Capacity & Governance

• Legal Status:
  ☐ Registered as a non-profit organization
  ☐ Registered as a for-profit entity
  ☐ Government organization
  ☐ Other: [Specify]
• Governance Structure:
  [Provide details of the organizational structure, including key leadership, management team, and advisory boards, if applicable.]
• Financial Sustainability:
  [Describe your financial health, funding sources, and how your organization maintains sustainability.]
• Human Resources:
  [List key staff and their relevant qualifications and experience.]

B. Operational Capacity & Experience

• Project Management Experience:
  [Provide evidence of your ability to manage human settlement projects, community development programs, or other relevant activities.]
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):
  [Describe how your organization tracks and measures project success, including tools or systems used for M&E.]
• Resource Management:
  [Provide details of how resources (financial, human, or physical) are allocated and monitored within your projects.]

C. Compliance with Standards

• Legal Compliance:
  [Confirm compliance with local laws and regulations related to your area of operation.]
• Quality Assurance:
  [Explain how your organization ensures the quality of its deliverables and services.]

D. Community Engagement & Impact

• Community Involvement:
  [Describe how your organization engages with local communities, including stakeholders such as beneficiaries, local leaders, and partners.]
• Impact Reporting:
  [Provide a summary of your organization’s impact measurement and reporting practices.]

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5. Financial Information

A. Financial Statements

Please attach the following documents:

• Latest audited financial statements (last 2 years)
• Annual budget breakdown for the current year
• List of major donors or funding sources

B. Proposed Budget for Accreditation Process

• Amount Requested for Accreditation Support (if applicable): [Insert Amount]
• Details of how funds will be utilized:
  [Provide a breakdown of costs, including capacity building, certification fees, etc.]

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6. Proposed Action Plan & Timeline

Outline a high-level action plan with key milestones for the first 6-12 months following accreditation.

Action Item	Timeline	Responsible Party	Expected Outcome
[Action Item 1]	[Month/Year]	[Responsible Person]	[Expected result or output]
[Action Item 2]	[Month/Year]	[Responsible Person]	[Expected result or output]

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7. Documents Required for Accreditation

Please attach the following supporting documents with your application:

• ☐ Legal Registration Certificate
• ☐ Board of Directors List or Leadership Structure
• ☐ Financial Statements (Last 2 years)
• ☐ Project Case Studies or Impact Reports
• ☐ Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

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8. Declaration & Signature

By submitting this application, we declare that the information provided is accurate and that we are committed to complying with SayPro’s accreditation standards and requirements.

• Authorized Representative Name:
• Title:
• Signature:
• Date:

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9. Contact Information

Primary Contact for Follow-up:

• Name:
• Email:
• Phone Number:
• Address:

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This SayPro Accreditation Application Template is designed to ensure that your organization’s application is thorough, aligned with SayPro’s standards, and easy to review. Let me know if you’d like this template in a specific format (Word, PDF, etc.) or have any other requests!