Proposal Format

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Please use the following guidelines when drafting your project proposal.

PROJECT TITLE: Include a descriptive title for your project

PROJECT NARRATIVE: (5-page maximum, at least 11 point font)
Backgrounds

	Organization name and location
	Current professional development programs
	Partners and/or collaborating organizations
		What individuals or organizations will be working with you on this project?
		What is their role within this project?

Overview

	Rationale for your project
	Project goals
	Project objectives
	Project plan
		Target audience
				Location
				Number of educators
				Targeted subject(s) taught
				Grade levels
				Relationship with target audience
				Recruitment plans
		How will you reach your goals and objectives?
				What format (e.g., online, in person, etc.) will be used for training?
				What TPS materials will be incorporated?
		Expected Outcomes
				What projects will participants complete? (Examples: lesson plans, learning activities, primary source sets or journals.)
		Dissemination Activities
				How will you share the outcomes?
	Sustainability
		How will you continue to introduce teachers to TPS materials beyond the funding cycle?

Project Evaluation

How will you determine the success of your project?

Project Timeline
BUDGET AND JUSTIFICATION (3-page maximum)

Costs associated with implementing your proposed project (see budget format example and budget justification). Include source(s) of the required 20% match.

APPENDICES

Staff
The roles and background of staff who will work on your proposed project. Include a vita (two-page limit) for the project director that includes name, title, business address, telephone number, and email address. Include biographical paragraphs for other staff.

Authorized Financial Representative
Name:
Title:
Business Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:

Supporting Documentation
Examples: letter of support, workshop agendas, advertisements, participant application forms, etc.

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