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If a funder does not specify order of information, the generic structure offers a pattern to follow (although the genre is flexible) . Sometimes, funders specify the exact order of information for a proposal and do not explicitly ask for all the generic proposal slots. Despite not always asking for all ofthe information, funders need to know the information from each of the six main slots (the current situation, objectives, project plan, qualifications, costs, and benefits). You may provide some of the information in a written document, at the pre-proposal stage, during an oral presentation, etc., but funders need all of the information in some way.  \nNote that generic structure is not a matter of organization—you may find these elements in any order. Also, slots do not correspond to sections or headings within a proposal—a writer may weave the information from one slot throughout the entire proposal or include multiple slots within one section. Also note that there should be clear transitions between sections that function as the written logic of the proposal’s organization ; the outline below should help grant writers see how the slots are connected. In some proposals, each of the six slots function as mini-narratives that contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Pages 2-5 of this document further elaborate on how to introduce proposals and the content of the proposal’s six generic slots.  \nIntroduction:  \nIdentify your purpose, subject, and main claim of your proposal.  \n1. Current situation:  \nDescribe the problem or opportunity (the need for your proposal) .  \n2. Objectives:  \nDescribe objectives or goals in order to solve the problem or seize the opportunity.  \n3. Project Plan (methods):  \nProvide all major and minor steps of the plan that are needed to meet objectives.  \n4. Qualifications:  \nExplain how the people involved in your project are qualified to carry out the project plan.  \n5. Costs (budget) :  \nExplain how much it will cost for the team of qualified individuals to carry out the project plan.  \n6. Benefits:  \nGiven the team’s efforts and the budget costs, stress the benefits the funder can expect as a result of using your proposal to solve the problem or realize the opportunity.  \nIntroduction: Make your purpose known and introduce your topic.  \nAn effective introduction will clearly explain the purpose of the rest ofthe proposal—readers should never wonder why they are being provided certain information. The proposal’s introduction makes a first impression on readers. This section is often easier to write once the main body of the proposal is complete. In the proposal’s introduction, focus on the following writing moves (which may be executed in any order):  \n• State the proposal’s purpose in one sentence  \nRemember that it is better to be blunt than too subtle. A writer may choose to write a purpose statement using a phrase like “The purpose of this proposal is  ” or “The goal of the proposed project is   .”Do not leave any possibility that a reader will finish a proposal’s introduction without having a clear sense of what the proposal is trying to accomplish. The purpose statement is often related to solving a problem or seizing an opportunity.  \n• State the proposal’s subject  \nDefine the subject’s boundaries. Many times a writer mistakenly assumes that everybody knows about his or her subject. A writer may feel that all readers already know about refugees living in the Fargo-Moorhead community, but in reality, writers of proposals know more about their ","cbCainIkt2dQYav2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainIkt2dQYav2","pdf",444164,"English","# Generic Proposal Structure\n## Six Main Slots of a Proposal\n## Introduction Writing Moves\n## Current Situation Guidelines","[{\"question\":\"What are the six main information slots funders expect in a grant proposal?\",\"answer\":\"Funders need information for six slots: the current situation, objectives, project plan (methods), qualifications, costs (budget), and benefits.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the generic proposal structure tied to fixed headings or sections?\",\"answer\":\"No. The six slots do not need to match proposal sections, and writers may present information in any order or weave multiple slots into one section.\"},{\"question\":\"What should a strong proposal introduction include?\",\"answer\":\"An effective introduction clearly states the proposal’s purpose, the subject with defined boundaries, and the main claim to be proved (such as a research question, hypothesis, or intended action).\"}]","Grant Outline - Generic Proposal Structure for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Grants at North Dakota State University | PDF",1789220898]