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Project ProposalCommunity Project ProposalConstruction Project ProposalOne-Page Project Proposal
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length5 pages8 pages9 pages3 pages
StyleNot listedEditorialMinimalCorporate

Writing a project proposal that gets read

A project proposal asks someone to approve a piece of work. It explains the problem, the plan and the cost well enough for them to say yes or no.

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Cover the problem, the proposed approach, scope and deliverables, timeline, budget, and the decision you need.

State the decision you want on the first page, so the reader knows why they are reading.

Compare Project Proposal, Community Project Proposal, and Construction Project Proposal, all 3 to 11 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a project proposal?

A project proposal asks someone to approve a piece of work. It explains the problem, the plan and the cost well enough for them to say yes or no.

What should a project proposal include?

Include the problem, the proposed approach, scope and deliverables, timeline, budget, and the decision you need. State the decision you want on the first page, so the reader knows why they are reading.

What is the best project proposal template to begin from?

Start with Project Proposal: Get a project approved with a proposal that answers the questions decision-makers actually ask. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Community Project Proposal.

How long is a project proposal?

The templates here are 3 to 11 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a project proposal?

Yes. These project proposal templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 6 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these project proposal templates written for?

Mostly public sector. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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