WHAT YOUR PROPOSAL SHOULD INCLUDE

A brief, but complete description of the proposed activity. This should include the proposed title/name of the event, all relevant information about the Responsible Party (the one to whom the association will release any funds), a short summary of the qualifications of the presenter/teacher if appropriate, and details of the cost to participants as well as the date, time, and location. Provide all the detail that is necessary to give the board a clear picture of what the proposal is all about, but be as economical with your words as possible.
A short general statement addressing how the proposed activity fits within the overall mission of the association and the stated goals of the grant program. Be sure to highlight which specific part(s) of the mission the proposal addresses. You need to be specific here about exactly how what you're proposing fits under the association's umbrella and where. For example: A proposal to help fund a teaching residency by a master teacher in Guang Ping T'ai Chi might address the mission statement's goal of preserving the quality of Guang Ping Yang style T'ai Chi, as well as the grant program's stated goal of increasing the availability of specific expertise and training.
A summary of how the event/activity will be promoted, the target "audience" (i.e. open to the general public, practicing martial artists only, practitioners of Guang Ping, association members, etc.) and the expected number of participants. Describe your intended participant group and the strategy you intend to use to reach the target group and ensure good participation. What methods will you use - print ads, internet, email, flyers... ?
A complete budget showing not only the intended use of grant funds, but all expected expenditures and the source of funds for those anticipated expenses not covered by the grant request.
If the proposal is to help fund a special workshop, class, teaching residency, public presentation, or similar activity the proposal should include a copy of the resume of qualifications of the presenter/teacher/leader/speaker/facilitator, etc. The board may also require references to be used to assist in evaluating the qualifications of a presenter and the merits of the proposal.

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