Sample task Your 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 this project. This is why it is necessary to apply for funding from various organisations and companies. The head of your school has asked students to design proposals and contribute ideas. You have decided to write a grant proposal to be sent to an international investment bank situated in your neighbourhood, hoping to convince them to make a financial contribution. In your proposal, you should: ■■ inform them about the current situation. ■■ explain what you plan to do. ■■ convince them of the necessity of the project. Divide your proposal into sections and give them headings. Write around 350 words. Sample proposal From: Helene Schmid Subject: A ‘Study and Culture Club’ for our students Dear Sir or Madam, We are pleased to present this proposal for your review. The purpose of this proposal is to cooperate with you in the provision of funds to set up a ‘Study and Culture Club’ at our school. The status quo Our school is a college of engineering, arts and crafts 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 the immigration background of many students and limited financial means, many have no access to educational or cultural programmes. In order to improve their academic performance and social integration, we are planning to establish a ‘Study and Culture Club’. The aim is to give students the chance to spend their afternoons at school, where they can study in groups and take part in various courses. What we envisage We are thinking of offering courses in literature, 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 cooperate 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 €15,000 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 community. We expect positive results not only for individuals but also for the school as a whole. Your financial support could make a difference to the lives of young people in the area of social-skills 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, … 187 W Writing guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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