This document presents the key components of a short proposal, which are proposals that are 11 pages or less. It outlines the purpose of proposals in general, which is to persuade someone to do what you want, such as solve a problem or conduct research. The main parts of a short proposal that are described include the title, executive summary, table of contents, introduction, project team, background, procedure, equipment/facilities, personnel, budget, appendix, and summary/conclusion. Each part's purpose and contents are defined, such as the introduction explaining the purpose, problem, and scope, and the budget outlining estimated, incurred, and actual expenses.