Which type of proposal is submitted without any request?

An unsolicited proposal is a type of proposal submitted without any prior request from the recipient. This means that the proposer identifies a potential need or opportunity within an organization or a market and takes the initiative to craft and submit a proposal to address that need. This approach often requires careful research and creativity to present the proposal as a viable solution or service that has not been explicitly requested.

Unsolicited proposals can be beneficial in showcasing innovative ideas that might not have been considered by the recipient. They allow organizations to gain insights into new ventures or projects that may align with their goals or strategies, even if there wasn’t an open call or need expressed for such a proposal.

In contrast, a grant proposal typically responds to a specific funding announcement or request, solicited proposals are developed in response to a request for proposals (RFP), and formal internal proposals are generated within an organization to address needs or opportunities, but these are often in response to established processes or requests within the organization.