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Different Types of Proposal

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Proposal is written to offer a solution to a problem or an action in answer to a need such as a need for financial support for a special project.
The following are some of the types of proposal which is written everywhere.

  1. Preliminary or Pre-proposal – This proposal is requested by a sponsor to establish interest in a project.
  2. Solicited Proposal – This proposal is written as response to Request for Proposal (RFP) and should conform by the solicitation requirements issued by the agency.
  3. Unsolicited Proposal – This proposal is submitted anytime even though the sponsor is not issued a specific solicitation.
  4. Competitive Proposal – This proposal is a request for a new budget for the expired project.
  5. Supplemental Proposal – This serve as a request for additional budget for the funded project such as equipment or program modifications.
  6. New Proposal – This proposal is written for the first time to request for a financial assistance for a project.
  7. Competing or Renewal Proposal – This proposal request for continued support for existing project.
  8. Revised Proposal – This proposal is resubmitted that a project may be funded but there is specific changes in the proposal should be made. It should follow the sponsor instructions.
  9. Renewal Proposal – This proposal is also a request for additional funding. It is also subject to review criteria as new proposal.

 

Two of Types of Business Proposal

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Types of Business Proposal
1.    Sales Proposal

Sales proposal is written to sell an item or idea to a company. It is usually used for research and project request.  Sales proposal is used to attempt to propose new idea, products or services.  First, it is essential to educate potential customer or client about your product or service to offer.  Then, you have to provide convincing statement why the customer needs the product or service. At last, illustrate the return of investment (ROI). A product or service demonstration should also be included in order to know the benefits and advantages. An effective sales proposal has an increase the chances of attaining positive results.

2.    Grant Proposal

It is written to request money that does not have to be paid back from government or private donors. The US government as well as some private foundations and public corporations gives billions of dollars in funding to individuals and organizations to be used for particular projects.  This financial support requires no repayment as long as it used to fund the project for which it was allocated.  The money or the funds is called grant that can be given to individuals, non-profit organization or not-for-profit companies, foundations, charitable or educational organizations.  A successful grant proposal will be awarded the funding.