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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Procurement or purchase arrangement in which the contracting agency 'buys' services from teh organization to fulfill teh contracting agency's obligations/responsibilities






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






3. Written document prepared to apply for funding






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






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






6. The individual who prepares the proposal






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






17. Enhance understanding of funder's goals - details on proposal preparation - clarify intent of proposal - learn what other agencies are interested