A good proposal should describe an idea to solve problems in new ways, identify precise objectives and provide a realistic and complete budget. It should include valid assumptions with detailed justifications, a schedule of activities to complete the project, and follow all proposal guidelines. The proposal should be well-organized, proofread, and include credentials of personnel and necessary supporting documents.

1. Characteristics
of a Good
Proposal

2.  Describe an idea to solve problems in
new ways.
 Identify the general and specific
objective precisely.
 Rationale costing. Budget should be
realistic. It should be consistent and
complete without unambiguous.

3.  Provide valid assumptions. It should have
detailed information to justify every
statement.
 Detailed schedule of activities to
complete the project
 Follow all the directions given in the
proposal guidelines.

4.  Consist of appendices which serve as
evidence of careful planning and
previous experience.
 Clearly communicates the qualification of
the personnel involved in the project
 Well-organized writing style in such as way
that it uses a header to lead the reader.

5.  Paginated from beginning to end
including the appendix
 Use appropriate graphs and figures,
charts and other visual materials.
 Proofreads for grammatical errors and
misspelling.

6.  Include vitae to demonstrate credentials
required.
 Consists of necessary letter of support and
other documentation.
 Identify potential pitfalls and alternative
approaches
A good proposal should be readable and
well organized.