Components of a Proposal

* Briefly describe proposal: purpose, amount, impact

* Make reference to contact with the grantor in process of development

* Provide thanks and recognition of previous grants and assistance
Summary of Proposal

Background

* Brief description of your organization

* Your experience with the problem you plan to address

* How the proposed project fits with your mission

* Why you are qualified to administer the project

Problem Statement

* Purpose of the request

* Statement of the urgency of the need

* Description of the target population

* Description of other attempts to solve the problem

* Description of the proposed project

* How the project fits with the interests of the grantor

* Benefits the project will produce

* Relationship to other programs your organization conducts

* Any collaborative efforts involved with the project

Project Goals and Objectives

* Major project goals

* Clear, measurable objectives for each goal

* How objectives will be achieved

Project Methodology

* How the project will be managed and conducted

* Who will manage the project and their qualifications

* Expected follow-up for the project

Project Evaluation

* How the project results will be evaluated

* Frequency and type of reporting to the grantor

Future Funding Plans

Budget

* Use format prescribed by the grantor

* Provide total project budget, with all sources of funds

* Cited amount requested from this granting source

* Justify amount requested

Supporting Materials

* Proof of tax-exempt status

* Most recent financial statements

* List of board members

* Annual report

* Support letters