Instructions

Step 2: Write Proposal
Using your preferred word processor, type the answer to each question. Be clear and concise, and answer in the order listed. If a question is not applicable to your project, please list it and indicate "n/a".

Most proposals can be presented well in 3-5 pages.

1. Your organization's mission and history, including goals and key achievements, date of incorporation, population and geography served
2. Your organization's structure including board, staff and volunteer involvement
3. Principal sources of support and income (i.e. client fees, membership dues, grants, special events, endowment income, in-kind support, etc.)

1. The issue(s) you hope to address through the proposed project and how the project came about (a brief history and context)
2. Who will be served (i.e., groups, age, number, socioeconomic characteristics) if different than described under "Background" above
3. A time-line for the project, the activities involved and evidence that your organization can complete them
4. How the project fits with your organizational goals and the themes and priorities of the Sudbury Foundation: (youth development and opportunity, community building, preservation of community character and assets and/or organizational capacity and effectiveness)
5. Anticipated outcomes and measures of success
6. How the activity will be sustained after grant funding has ended