Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General Overview

What is a logic framework?
A logic framework is a tool to describe how your project is proposed to work by linking specific activities to (short-term) project outputs and (long-term) post-project outcomes. The framework summarizes the causes and effects in the project. It tests these theories using statistical indicators. Samples of logic frameworks of recent project awards can be found at

What is the purpose of the logic framework?
Logic frameworks are meant to improve partnerships between the Foundation and grantees. They allow the Foundation to better understand how specific project activities lead to specific project outputs (short-term changes occurring during the life of the project) and post-project outcomes (longer-term changes occurring after the end of the project) and how these relate to stated objectives.  Completion of the logic framework allows for applicants to better articulate the link between their proposed projects activities and  project goals, provide measures for evaluating project outputs and post- project’s outcomes, and  to bring out “the larger purpose” by breaking down the project into discrete activities and their intended results. 

How should this document be read?
You can scroll through various section of the document or click on a specific section that addresses a specific issue.  The document is organized sequentially from a general overview to the various sequential components in a logic framework:  (1) objectives; (2) activities; (3) project outputs; (4) post-project outcomes; (5) indicators; (6) baseline values; (7) predicted values of project outputs; and (8) predicted values of post-project values.

In addition, this document is a logic framework to the same fictional project is included in each section describing one of the components to a logic framework. Some aspect of this fictional logic framework will be provided to help illustrate a key point as each part of the framework gets completed.  At the document’s end, the entire completed framework is presented.  At many points, we suggest to look at examples of exemplary, real-life frameworks from previously approved applications.

What should I do if I am still having difficulty with the logic framework even after reading through these FAQs?
Contact your project administrator or program lead by phone or by their email address.  An email also can be sent to info@nfwf.org, where it will be redirected to the appropriate person.