Steps in the grant-seeking process. How to draft a proposal.Response Form: The Word document that Proposers fill out to answer questions about the solicitation. Make sure to complete each section of the Response Form and to stay within any word counts that may be specified in the Response Form. g. Having reviewed your statement of interest, The Forbes Funds invites you to submit a formal proposal that defines your desired participation in I Count. A brief narrative describing the proposed project. Proposals must be made on the Authority's form and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and the "Instructions to Bidders"'.