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Proposal Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 17 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Enhance understanding of funder's goals - details on proposal preparation - clarify intent of proposal - learn what other agencies are interested






2. The government - foundation - or corporate resource to whom the proposal is written






3. Identifies project's goals/objectives/details about the implementation plan - includes timeline - Often includes scope of work grid






4. Announcements that indicate the availability of funds - successful proposal results in a grant






5. Announcements that indicate the availability of funds specify a topic of research - methods to be used - product to be delivered - and appropriate applicants sought - result in contract






6. When a govenmental agency has available funds - provides information needed to obtain a RFA






7. Itemize the expenditures of the project and includes a rationale or budget justification for expenses






8. Written document prepared to apply for funding






9. Assistance given to an organization or individual to accomplish the stated purposes and objectives






10. Letters reflecting the support for the proposed project from program recipients - community leaders - agencies - schools - religious organizations






11. Indicates the plan to continue the project beyond the requested funding period






12. Describes the community or setting to be served an the problem or need being addressed by the proposal






13. The individual who prepares the proposal






14. Demonstrates the applicant's past performance and ability to accomplish the proposed project






15. Procurement or purchase arrangement in which the contracting agency 'buys' services from teh organization to fulfill teh contracting agency's obligations/responsibilities






16. A written agreement from each of the partners of coapplicant agancies on how they will cooperated (other non-profits involved)






17. Explains the measurement procedures that will be used to determine if goals/objectives are being met