Delivering internet to remote and underserved areas is one of Africa’s most urgent digital challenges — and also one of the most complex to fund, design, and scale.

The Last-Mile Connectivity Project Proposal Template is a professionally crafted, easy-to-customize document designed to help public agencies, NGOs, ISPs, and development practitioners develop clear, fundable, and impact-driven project proposals for rural and peri-urban connectivity.

Whether you’re applying for Universal Service Funds, pitching a donor, or partnering with government, this template gives you the structure, language, and credibility to get your last-mile project off the ground.

What’s Inside:

• Executive Summary Format tailored for digital inclusion projects

• Problem & Needs Assessment section with data prompts

• Technical Design & Technology Options (e.g. fiber, Wi-Fi, satellite, TVWS)

• Costing Table Template (CAPEX/OPEX breakdown)

• Implementation Roadmap with timeline and milestones

• Sustainability & Maintenance Plan

• Monitoring & Evaluation Framework

• Gender, Inclusion & Environmental Safeguards Sections

• BONUS: Editable pitch deck slide layout (PowerPoint)

Who Is This For?

• Government ICT/digital economy teams

• Universal service fund applicants

• NGOs & civil society deploying community networks

• Local ISPs and infrastructure startups

• Donor-funded digital inclusion programs

Format:

• Microsoft Word (.docx) + PowerPoint (.pptx)

• Fully editable and adaptable for any region or context

• Includes guidance notes and examples

Designed for Africa, Ready for the World

This template is aligned with AU Digital Strategy goals, Smart Africa connectivity principles, and major donor requirements (e.g. World Bank, USAID, ITU, AfDB).

Download once. Use it to unlock funding, partnerships, and community impact.