Alternatively, some funders will ask that you submit an initial letter of intent to apply for a program for which they have a formal proposal request process (a Request for Proposal, or RFP).

a business that wants to change its reporting process from a paper-based system to a computer-based system may put in a request for proposal for hardware, software, and a user training program to ...

All new proposals require a Proposal Submission Request (PSR) form, which must be completed and signed by the lead CU Boulder Investigator (the Principal Investigator) at least five business days ...