the format of the proposal: (many options to choose from and edit into one simple, clear, but useful format; simple enough to make requesting accessible to many around the world, robust enough to allow those proposing to demonstrate some depth of passion and responsibility in preparing their proposed action and request for support.

current draft:

1. PROJECT OR PROPOSAL NAME (5-7 words):

2. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS (50-70 words):

3. RESOURCES ALREADY DEDICATED, PLEDGED OR RECEIVED (funds, time, skills, materials, space, equipment):

4. RESOURCES CURRENTLY REQUIRED AND REQUESTED (people, funding, equipment, materials, etc.):

5. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MEMBERS (who will do this?):

6. TIMELINE (start and finish dates, major milestones):

7. PROJECT PLAN OR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE? (Yes/No?):

8. CONTACT INFO (name, phone, email, website if any):


kerry's format:

NAME

CONTACT (TEL. & EMAIL)

PROPOSAL (50 words or less)

OBJECTIVES

RESOURCES REQUIRED (funds, people, technology)

START DATE

FINISH DATE


omidyar.net format for small grant requests

Proposal Name:

Proposal Description (50 words):

Executive Summary/Project? Idea (500 words):

Have (what do you have/25 words):

Want (what do you want/25 words):

Business Plan or Proposal completed (Y/N):

Entity Selection (for profit, non-profit, unknown):

Contact Info (name/email/phone):


small change news network frame:

what do you want to create or convene? what do you have already invested or available? what do you need to take it to the next level? what will you do if you get what you ask for?


What should the proposal and request say?

Past requests to OSI-USA have tended to answer many, if not all, of the following questions. These are presented only as reminders about some of the things outside supporters might be wondering about your project or request:

  # what is your own experience with ost?
  # what is it that you are proposing to do?
  # how did this situa