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1. Proposal A request for support of sponsored research, training or other creative activity submitted in accordance with the funding sponsor’s instruction. The act of presenting something ( such as plan or suggestion) to a person or group of people .

2. Informal Proposal A form of informal report that aims to persuade it’s reader to address a particular problem, and come-up with solutions. A letter or memo format depending on it’s origin. Doesn’t exceed than 5 pages.

3. 4 Types of Informal Proposal Solicited Internal Unsolicited Internal Solicited External Unsolicited External

4. Solicited Internal - Follows a memo format. - Used when sender and recipient belong to the same organization. Responds to specific request within the organization. Used when the problem has been identified. Used when the decision to solve the problem has already been made.

5. Unsolicited Internal - Follows a memo format. - Used when sender and recipient belong to the same organization. Is a self-initiated proposal. Used when the target reader has not yet realized that the problem exists. Used when no decision has yet been made to s olve a problem.

6. S olicited External - Follows a letter format. - Used when sender and recipient don’t belong to the same organization. Used when responding to specific request from someone who doesn’t belong to the same organization. Used when the problem has been identified. Used when the decision to solve the problem has already been made.

7. Unsolicited External - Follows a letter format. - Used when sender and recipient don’t belong to the same organization. Is a self-initiated proposal. Used when the target reader has not yet realized that a problem has exists. Used when no decision has yet been made to solve the problem.

8. Tips in c reating the structure of Informal Proposal - There’s no single prescribed structure for an informal proposal. - The structure may vary from one organization to another.

9. Components/Structure of Informal Proposal 1. Introduction A. Purpose of the proposal. B. Description of the problem that need to be solved. C. Scope or limitation of the proposal. 11. Detailed discussion of the proposed solution. 111. Justification of the proposed solution. A. Argument that support the proposed solution.

10. B. Justification of the needed resources. 1V. Conclusion A. Benefits and risks of adopting the proposals. B. Call to action. C. Contact person for further information .

11. Tips in writing an Informal proposal Anticipate the possible criticism or objection of the target reader and address them to your proposal. Describe the problem and the solution accurately and clearly. Correct grammatical and typographical errors. Ensure that your proposed solution is feasible especially regarding cost and schedule.

12. 5. Highlight the benefits of the proposal to the target reader and all stakeholders. 6. Make the documents visually appealing. 7. Put the target reader, context, and purposed in mind. 8. Used attachment for less important information. 9. Used proper heading. 10. Used the format required by your organization.

13. Other types of proposal Pre-proposal/Preliminary proposal/White paper Formal Proposal

14. Pre-proposal/Preliminary proposal/White paper -Requested when a sponsor wishes to minimized an applicant’s effort in preparing a full proposal. -Follows a letter format. -Established a foundation for a discussion and the basis for negotiation for funding. -Used to determined how well the project fits the agency’s priorities. -Determined the next stage of application. -Full proposal were warranted and notified by the sponsors.

15. Formal Proposal A change request often arises when the client wants an addition or alteration to the agreed-upon deliverables for a project. In business, is a kind of offer to provide product or services. In academic world, is a recommendation to conduct some kind of research.

16. Categories of Formal Proposal Unsolicited proposal Solicited proposal Continuation or Non-competing proposal Renewal or Competing proposal Supplemental proposal

17. Unsolicited Proposal -Submitted to a sponsor that generally has not issued specific solicitation, but the investigator have an interest to the subject. -Follows a general guidelines within specific field. -The scope of the project is not limited by specific solicitation guidelines. -May submitted anytime although there’s a target submission dates for review panel.

18. S olicited Proposal -Includes Broad Agency Announcement(BBA) Request for Proposal(RFP) Request for Quotation(RFQ). -Submitted proposal should conform to the solicitation guidelines issued by the agency. -May be submitted and accepted at any time during specified time frame (2 or 3 years duration). -One-time solicitation. -Requirements regarding format and technical content have certain awards terms and condition.

19. Continuation or Non-competing Proposal -Request for financial assistance for a second subsequent budget period within a previously approved project period. -Confirms the original proposal and funding requirements of the multi-year project. -Continued support is usually contingent on satisfactory work progress.

20. Renewal or Competing Proposal The proposal are requested for continued support for an existing project that is about to terminate, and from the sponsor’s viewpoint. Have the same status as solicited proposal, competing continuation proposal, supplemental proposal, and new proposal for funds.

21. Supplemental Proposal - Is a request for an increase in support during a current budget period for expansion of the project, scope or research protocol, or to meet increased administrative cost unforeseen at the time of the new, non-competing continuation proposal.