Proposal Templates

All documents are in Word unless otherwise noted.

Proposal Checklist

Instructions for using a proposal checklist, especially for larger proposals.

Proposal Glossary

Suggestions for creating a multiple author proposal

Covers and Title Pages

Suggestions on creating covers and title pages for proposals

Sample Cover 1

Sample Cover 2

Sample Cover 3

Sample Cover 4

Abstract or Summary

Suggestions for creating an abstract or summary for a proposal

Preface

Suggestions for writing a preface

Sample Preface

Table of Contents

Suggestions for creating a Table of Contents for a proposal

Table of Contents Sample 1

Table of Contents Sample 2

Table of Contents Sample 3

Chapters or Sections

Suggestions for creating chapters or sections in a proposal

Body of Text Sample 1

Body of Text Sample 2

Exhibits and Figures

Tips for creating exhibits and figures within a proposal

Sample List of Deliverables 1

Sample List of Deliverables 2

Training Workshop Sample Table

Exhibit 5

Illustrative Study and Design Characteristics That Were Coded for the Meta-Analysis

Exhibit 6

XXX's Depiction of XXX's Full Technical Assistance (TA) System, Over Time

Exhibit 7

Sources of Technical Assistance (TA) Used by Project Areas

Exhibit 8 (PowerPoint)

Relationship Between TA Network and Desired Outcomes

References

Suggestions for constructing references

Project Personnel Bios within Text

Suggestion for writing individual bios for key personnel within the proposal

Setting Up Appendices

Suggestions for inserting appendices into a proposal

Request for waiver of indirect

Waiver Sample 1: Full Waiver

Waiver Sample 2: Reduced Rate

Waiver Sample 3: Student Project with Limited Budget

Budgets and Budget Justifications

Tips for creating your budget and writing the budget justification

General Guidelines

General guidelines for writing your proposal

Key Personnel

Key Personnel

Meetings and Conferences

Meetings and Conferences

Project Statements

Sample Project Statement Template

Proposal Flowchart

This chart shows you all the steps in the process

The following items may be useful when preparing a large proposal with multiple authors/subcontractors.

Proposal Preparation Step 1

Proposal Preparation Step 10

Proposal Preparation Step 2

Proposal Preparation Step 3

Proposal Preparation Step 4

Proposal Preparation Step 5

Proposal Preparation Step 6

Proposal Preparation Step 7

Proposal Preparation Step 8

RFP Summary Sheet

Roles and Responsibilities

Timelines and Calendar

Writing Assignments

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