What Is a Project Proposal?

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A project proposal is a type of business proposal that delineates the objection of a proposed endeavor together with the steps necessary to accomplish the objective. In addition to identifying an objective and tactics to accomplish the goal, a project proposal sets forth the benefits of pursuing the endeavor.

A project proposal contains milestones at which certain aspects of the project are to be completed. In addition, a comprehensive project proposal includes a list of the key participants in the endeavor, together with a summary of relevant biographical data. Finally, a project proposal contains a detailed budget that includes a summation of anticipated costs and a time frame for specific expenditure.