1. Request for Proposals Final Review – Opportunity for Questions December 12, 2011

2. Cover Page (2 pages) Executive Summary (1 page) Proposal Narrative (4 pages in addition to Executive Summary) Key Activities/Project Timetable (Table 3A – Word or Excel) Letters of Commitment from project partners Goals and Measureable Outcomes (Table 3B Spreadsheet) Budget Spreadsheet – Four (4) Tabs o Tab 1 – Budget/Leveraged Resources o Tab 2 – Budget Narrative (Table 3C) o Tab 3 – Leveraged Resources Narrative (Table 3D) o Tab 4 – Quarterly Budget Expenditure Projection Proposal Submission Checklist

3. Cover Page 1

4. Cover Page 2

5. Executive Summary One (1) Page 12 point font, 1” margins May be single-spaced

6. Project Narrative Limited to 4 Pages (in addition to Executive Summary) 12-point font, 1” margins Double-spaced Proposals not adhering to this will not be considered We are looking for a concise description of your project

7. Table 3A – Key Activities/Project Timetable

8. Letters of Commitment Must state what the partner is committing to the project and to the partnership These are NOT letters of support

9. Table 3B – Goals and Outcome Summary

10. Budget/Leveraged Resources Spreadsheet (Tab 1)

11. Budget Narrative – Table 3C (Tab 2)

12. Leveraged Resources Detail – Table 3D (Tab 3)

13. Quarterly Expenditure Projection (Tab 4)

14. Allowable Use of Funds See pages 8-9 of RFP – Examples: Job training and related activities Placement services and support Curriculum development (non-duplicative) Administrative Costs – 10% maximum Equipment purchases, while allowable, are strongly discouraged

15. Unallowable Costs Product research and development Public infrastructure improvements Inventory acquisition General business capitalization or expansion even though these activities may result in the creation of new jobs Wage Subsidies/Employee Wages Trainee Stipends

16. More Proposal Detail Due by 5:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2011 Emailed in four (4) separate files: o Cover Page, Executive Summary, Narrative, List of Partners, Table 3A – Key Activities/Project Timetable – either PDF or MS-Word o Letters of Commitment – PDF o Table 3B – Goals/Measurable Outcomes – Excel o Budget Spreadsheet/Leveraged Funds (4 Tabs) – either PDF or Excel Identify each file with project name/applicant To: info.MSESP@state.mn.usinfo.MSESP@state.mn.us

17. Important Note Submit ONLY the required proposal components REMOVE/DELETE all instructional details Only include items from Proposal Submission Checklist

18. Questions? Thanks for your time!