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A project proposal is a document that describes a proposed project and its purpose, outcomes, and the steps taken to complete the project. A project proposal can be defined as a critical document that you present to a client, sponsor, or stakeholder to get your project approved or receive funding for it. Every project proposal is unique in its content and opportunity, but the basic format remains the same. A project proposal for USG funded grants must contain all the key information regarding the project to get approved. Some of the key points include:

The problem you’re trying to solve.
Name and roles of the people involved in the project.
Your SMART Goal and list of objectives that you need to implement the project.
The benefits or outcomes of the proposal.
The timeframe of the project and how you’ll meet the deadline.
The evaluation criteria and sustainability of your project.
The estimated budget required for the project.
And the partners or any other organizations who are complete plan the project with you.

In the following module, we will go through each of these components thoroughly. So, see you in the next module.