Lesson 2.3: Proposal Writing

Templates & Tools

Templates and tools for evidence-based proposal writing.

Proposal Development Resources

Five templates for a ready-to-submit proposal.

Evidence-Based Proposal Template

Word
40 KB Communication

Full framework linking problem evidence to budget justification.

Community Partnership Documentation Guide

PDF
6 KB Communication

Documents real collaboration, beyond generic letters of support.

Funder Communication Framework

PDF
6 KB Communication

Adapts emphasis and language by funder type.

Budget Justification Preparation Worksheet

Excel
8 KB Planning

Shows cost-effectiveness through community asset leverage.

Proposal Quality Assessment Checklist

PDF
8 KB Evaluation

A 24-point check before submission.

📚 Usage Guides

How to Use These Templates

  1. 1

    Organize Foundation Work

    Compile outputs from Lessons 1.1-2.2.

  2. 2

    Draft the Core Narrative

    Use the proposal template for the main sections.

  3. 3

    Adapt and Quality Assure

    Adjust for your funder, then run the checklist.

Pro Tips

  • Build your evidence bank before opening any template

Your Proposal Toolkit

Five templates and your foundation work are all you need.

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