A request for a proposal
Clean City is a non-profit foundation that wants to improve the environmental sustainability of the local community. Currently, one of the main priorities for this organization is to clean up the neighborhood near one of the local schools. We are expecting the proposal for a project that can achieve this goal. We are looking for the proposals that can offer a long-term solution to the problem of litter in this neighborhood. Furthermore, our organization will give preference to those projects that involve the students of the school because it is important to make sure that young people attach the importance to protecting the environment of the community. People, who will implement the project, should have a professional background in education. Finally, the budget of this project should not exceed the amount of $7000. The proposals for this project should be submitted during the next 14 days.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Grant proposal
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you in response to your request; in particular, I would like to describe a project developed by a group of post-graduate students who major in environmental education. This proposal includes two distinct components. In particular, it is vital to procure waste containers that are important for the proper disposal of litter in this neighborhood. Furthermore, this intervention is aimed at changing the attitudes of students who need to see that they can effectively prevent the environmental pollution of the local community.
During the implementation of this project, the participants will need to perform several important tasks. At first, it is necessary to procure additional waste containers. The problem of litter in this neighborhood is that the number of waste containers is not sufficient. As a result, litter is not managed properly. This is one of the problems that should be addressed. This part of the project can be completed within five days provided that funding is available.
Furthermore, it is necessary to design leaflets which should be distributed to the students of the local school. In particular, learners should be encouraged to take part in the cleaning of the neighborhood. Moreover, these leaflets will remind students that responsible attitude towards the environment is vital for ensuring the cleanliness of the community. The design and printing of leaflets can take at most three days. Furthermore, it is necessary to recruit students. The organizers need to work on this task for two days.
Furthermore, it will be necessary to spend one day on the cleaning of litter in the neighborhood. This part of the project should be completed by organizers and local students who want to volunteer for this project. The first two tasks of the project can be completed simultaneously. So, in total, this project can last for nine days. This is one of the aspects that should be taken into account.
On the whole, the total cost of the project may range from $ 4500 to $ 5000. The largest part of the expenditures will be related to the procurement of waste containers. The products will cost between $ 3000 to 4000. Additionally, it is necessary to spend from $ 500 to $ 700 in order to buy the tools which may be used by people who will clean the neighborhood. Finally, the design and printing of leaflets will cost at most $ 300.
People, who will implement this project, have completed graduate studies in environmental education. They have previously completed similar projects. The resumes of the participants will be sent along with this letter.
Overall, the main benefit of this proposal is that the chosen interventions can be useful for changing the attitudes of children who will see that they can contribute to the protection of the environment in the community. These steps do not only lead to the short-term removal of litter. These activities prompt students to act more responsibly. This is the main advantage of this approach.
Thank you for your attention.