You're uncertain whether to enter.
You're not sure if you have the capabilities to bid.
You don't understand the requirements.
Preparation of Proposal Outline
Thorough review of the Proposal.
Development of a basic and/or annotated outline of your response to USAID.
Review/discussion of outline sections if desired.
You're not sure how to organize your proposal.
You're not sure what information is required in your response.
The Project and/or proposal is particularly complex.
You don't have the time or personnel available to prepare an outline.
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WHAT IT ENTAILS
YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...
Program Planning and Design Assistance
Thorough review of t your proposal outline.
Information-gathering.
Program planning and design sessions.
Documentation of program components and activities.
You need to to develop or modify a program or solution in response to an HDM Proposal.
You need assistance in activity planning and scheduling.
Proposal Writing
Thorough review of your proposal outline.
Review of your previous proposals, if any.
Information-gathering via telephone or face-to-face discussions.
Research as needed.
Preparation of draft and final proposal sections.
You lack good writing skills.
You're not sure what to say or how to say it.
You have difficulty putting your knowledge into words.
You don't have the time or personnel available to write.
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YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...
Proposal Editing
Correcting grammar, paragraph/sentence structure, and typos.
Improving the flow of your document.
Improving the formatting and presentation of your written material.
Your writing needs improvement.
You need help in organizing what you've written.
Your proposal needs a more professional tone and appearance.
You don't have the time or personnel available for editing.
Proposal Review and Critique
Thorough review of your proposal outline.
Thorough review of your proposal.
Documentation and discussion of findings.
You want to ensure that you've complied with all USAID requirements.
You want to ensure that your proposal is responsive.
You want to ensure that your proposal is well-written and presented.
You want a fresh and objective review of your proposal.
You don't have the time or personnel available to thoroughly review your proposal.
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YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...
Overall Proposal Management
All of the above as needed.
Proposal planning and scheduling.
Management and supervision of proposal team.
Management and supervision of entire proposal process.
You're unsure of the steps involved in preparing a proposal.
The proposal is particularly large or complex.
You need to ensure that proposal activities are kept on track.
You don't have the time or personnel available to manage the proposal effort.
Preparation/Revision of Boilerplate Material
Review of your existing written materials, if any.
Information-gathering via telephone or face-to-face discussions.
Preparation of draft and final boilerplate section(s).
Your existing material is out-of-date.
Your existing material is poorly written or presented.
You have no boilerplate material for use in current or future bids.
You don't have the time or personnel available to develop boilerplate material.
Other Assistance
Proposal Costing.
Contractual Issues.
Experts in Finance and Contracts are available as needed.
