Grant proposal template

Q: What is the format of a grant proposal?

While there’s no absolute right or wrong, a typical grant proposal includes: Cover or title page Introduction or cover letter Company overview and contact information Executive summary Project overview Scope of work documentation Terms of agreement Signature field - digital is ideal Make sure your proposal is tailored to the client and the project you’re pitching for. Assume the customer is busy and will stop reading if your proposal looks generic.

Q: What should a grant proposal include?

A grant proposal is a sales document which will focus on the project's goals and vision, key deliverables, timeframe, budget and ownership. Depending on the specifics of the project, you may also include details about key risks and issues, success criteria, and reporting.

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Writing a grant proposal takes time - and as a freelancer or business owner, time is at a premium. Give yourself a headstart when you’re responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) or submitting unsolicited proposals, with our free downloadable templates.

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8 tips for writing a grant proposal.

Ready to get started with your grant proposal? Read these last few tips to make sure you get it right first time:

Short and simple wins the day. Include all the detail your client needs - but nothing more. Your aim is to grab their attention.
Use your proposal to explain the impact your project will have. Even if you have to estimate and use assumptions, show the client what they stand to gain.
Summarise your understanding of the client’s pain point - and expand as much as necessary about how you’ll solve their problem.
If your proposal is getting unwieldy, use an appendix for additional documents to avoid clutter.
Dive into the detail about the budget for the project. Setting out costs - and how the money will be used - upfront helps the client make a decision.
Use the opportunity to set out milestones, deadlines, and measures of success. What will your client see in terms of results - and when.
Customize every proposal you make - the client will know if you’re using too much boilerplate.
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