Sample Foundation and Federal Grant Proposals

All sample proposals were prepared by Colorado Grants, which has raised $107 million for nonprofit groups.

Federal Proposal

Lightsville Public Schools (education)

The Lightsville Public Schools proposal (Adobe Acrobat PDF File) is presented as an example of the type of information required for a federal grant proposal. Please note that government agencies require specific a proposal format for all grant applicants, and there is no standard application format. Refer to the Government Grants section for more details.

Foundation Proposals

Centerville Community Center (health)

The Centerville Community Center (name changed upon request of the applicant organization) is a neighborhood-based organization that provides health and community services. Centerville Community Center proposal (Adobe Acrobat PDF File).

London Family Center (family services)

The London Family Center (name changed) is a family center providing parenting, case management, youth mentoring, tutoring and summer programming. London Family Center proposal (Adobe Acrobat PDF File).