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189 Writing guide Sample proposal task You are attending Derby High School as an exchange student. The school is planning to open a social centre, enabling students to spend their time outside class, especially in the afternoon, in more meaningful and enjoyable ways. Unfortunately, your school does not have sufficient funds to realise the project. This is why it is necessary to apply for funding to various organisations and companies. For this reason, the head of your school has asked students to design useful proposals and contribute ideas. You have decided to write a grant proposal to be sent to an international investment bank situated in the neighbourhood, hoping to convince them to make a financial contribution. In your proposal, you should:   inform your prospective donors   explain what you are planning to do. about the current situation.   convince them of the necessity of the project. Write around 350 words. Divide your proposal into sections and give them headings. Sample proposal From: Helene Schmid Date: 04 November 20__ To: School Community /Derby High School Subject: A ‘Study and Culture Club’ for our students Dear Sir or Madam, Derby High School ist pleased to present this proposal for your review. The purpose of this proposal is to co-operate with you in the provision of funds to set up a ‘Study and Culture Club’ at our school. What we want to do Our school is a co-ed secondary school with approximately 490 students. One of our main problems is that the majority of our students spend their afternoons alone either at home or in shopping centres. Due to their immigration background and limited financial means, many have no access to educational or cultural programmes. In order to improve their general education and social integration, we are planning to establish a ‘Study and Culture Club’ at our school. The objective of this plan is to give students the chance to spend their afternoons at school, where they can study in groups and / or take part in various courses. What we want to achieve We are thinking of offering courses in literature, acting and debating clubs, visits to museums, as well as workshops by writers and artists. Moreover, a tutoring programme will be introduced for students who are behind their current grade level. In short, the aim of the programme is to help all students fill their free time with meaningful activities. As for the infrastructure, we will, of course, use existing school facilities and co-operate with partners, such as local community organisations, private businesses, gyms, museums and galleries. However, due to limited space, we need to build an extension to the school and provide basic furnishing. Since the costs involved are beyond our budget, our proposal requests £10,000 in funding. Why support us? We are sure that this project will improve our students’ academic achievement and their physical, mental and social well-being. Moreover, it would result in students integrating more fully in our society. We expect positive results not only for the individual but also for our community. Your financial support could make a difference to the lives of young people in the area of social skill development, recreation, cultural awareness and personal health. We hope you will consider this proposal favourably. Please contact us if you require any further information. Yours faithfully, … Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv