This document provides an overview and outlines of the various work packages (WP) that make up the ViBRANT Virtual Biodiversity project. It discusses the goals and activities of each WP, which include project management, training and outreach, standardization, data services, scholarly publishing, technical architecture, and accessing biodiversity literature. It also covers the values and philosophy of the project, as well as communication strategies involving Twitter, a project forum, and reporting deliverables.