IV. BUDGET PROPOSAL

This section has the detailed budget proposal for a project. The budget proposal usually separates the administrative from operational costs. Grant making agencies have very different formats for the budget proposal. Some provide their own budget forms while others require specific formats. In the budget proposal, you must include all projected expenses (excluding miscellaneous costs) for the proposed project.

V. STRENGTH OF THE PROJECT AND ORGANIZATION

This section must establish the credibility of the company/organization and the strength of the proposed project. It should mention the number of board members and key personnel complete with their qualifications and achievements. The involvement of the members of the board in the project shall also be included in this section. Cite the nature of the project, its purpose, how it came about and the benefits it will have to the community.

VI. CONCLUSION

This is a brief summary of the entire grant proposal. It states the need for the proposed project and its contribution to the affected community. It should mention the sources of the funds and its use.

VII. APPENDICES

This contains additional attachments as required by the grant making agency. This normally includes the following:
• Verification of tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter)
• Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws
• List of Officers and Board of Directors
• Financial statements for last completed fiscal year (audited, referred)
• Current general operating budget and special project budget (if applicable)
• List of clients served (if applicable)
• List of other current funding sources and uses
• Biographies of key personnel or resumes (if requested)
• A limited number of support letters or endorsements
• Commitment letters from project/program consultants or subcontractors (if applicable)
• Diagrams for equipment or schematics for building requests (if applicable)