Structure
Audience
Solutions
Definition of Proposal
100

ex.

To: X Company

From: Dr. Doe

I am writing to request approval for my research program "Doe Research" and request 10k in funds.

What is A Transmittal Letter

100

A proposal directed to someone within your business or company (typically to someone in a decision making position).

What is an internal proposal

100

Your research is the proposal

What is an unknown solution

100

This is a formal document that suggests a plan or idea for consideration.

What is a proposal

200

Ex.

... This, is the official proposal for the Bioaccumulation of Pharmaceutical Contaminants (BPC) Research Program that will aim to find a solution. Here I will outline just how crucial this research and its funding will be ...

What is A Proposal Introduction

200

This is a proposal sent to companies you are not a part of. This may be to sell or persuade someone to hire you or purchase a product.

What is an external proposal

200

You will research how to implement the solution

What is a known solution

200

This section explains the issue or need that the proposal intends to address

What is the problem section/statement

300

Ex.

This program will need $4k to start up but will have $10k in returns and improve wellbeing.

What is Costs & Benefits

300

This is a proposal requested either verbally or in written form to be provided to a company or individual.

What is a solicited proposal

300

We propose clinical trials from January to April to find which drug has the best outcome. From there, we can implement it among the public and continue to fight against this elusive disease.

What is an unknown solution

300

These are the products, services, or results that a project promises to provide

What is the benefits

400

Ex.

For the project, we will build under the capitol for this new pipe by first ... then ... then ... This project will begin on January 7th and will be done by March 19th. This will be carried out X, Y, and Z using these techniques. Here is a detailed itinerary.

What is Proposed Program or Solution

400

This is a "sales pitch" proposal that was not explicitly requested. This may be general for the public or specific to a customer/client

What is an unsolicited proposal

400

We propose to build this native habitat near South Park as our previous studies and experience show it to be the best possible solution. We will implement this in the spring.

What is a known solution

400
A proposal's explanation of the specific approach used to solve a problem

What is a solution statement/section

500

Ex.

Since 2023, there has been overwhelming anxiety among employees about X issue. Studies find that Y solution is the best way to combat this issue. By solving this issue, it will drastically improve wellbeing, productivity, and retention.

What is Background Section

500
A proposal to the executive of the company you work for about an issue they were unaware about. This proposal is written to bring awareness to the problem and encourage action to implement a solution.

What is an internal, unsolicited proposal

500

Will help you guyde your proposal, research, methods, and timeline

What is the importance of type of solution

500

This document is submitted in response to an organization asking vendors to propose solutions

What is an RFP (Request for Proposal)