Proposal Content and Submission Sample Clauses

Proposal Content and Submission. Applicants must submit one unbound, original proposal and two bound copies. Proposals may not be submitted by facsimile. Proposals must include the following components and should not exceed 50 pages: 1. Cover Page The cover page must include the name, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address of the contact person, and World Wide Web site URL (if available) of the applicant organization; a 250–500 word summary of proposed training and technical assistance activities; and the total funding amount requested for the first year. 2. List of Activities and Materials A one-to-two page list of all proposed training and technical assistance activities and materials. 3. Training and Technical Assistance Delivery Plan A bulleted narrative of no more than 20 double-spaced, single-sided, typed pages in no smaller than 12-point font that includes: (a) The applicant’s proposed first-year strategy and rationale for providing training and technical assistance to national and community service programs, with proposed changes (if any) for years two and three. The applicant should use the specific deliverables and requirements outlined in Section IV of this Notice as a starting point for a plan, and should present these deliverables in a way that creatively reflects the applicant’s areas of expertise and knowledge of national service audiences. It is not appropriate to simply re-list the tasks stated in this Notice. (b) Information on proposed needs assessment process. (c) A description of each proposed training and technical assistance activity, product, or event: type, number, frequency, audience, estimated audience size, skill level, and desired learning outcomes. (d) A detailed one-year work plan and timeline for completing all training and technical assistance activities. The work plan will include all deliverables and the tasks leading to them. (e) A plan for regularly evaluating performance and using findings for continuous improvement. 4. Training Course Outline and Description A 250–500 word description for one face-to-face training course in a content area relevant to the homeland security. The face-to-face course should be considered part of a two-day event for 50–75 national service program or project directors. Applicant should submit a session description that includes desired learning outcomes and an outline of session content and the activities that will accomplish the desired outcomes.