PRO TIP 1: Develop boilerplate proposals for high-priority projects using the Minnesota Common Grant Application form as a template. Your proposal cannot be more than 3 pages in length using double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, and 1-inch margins.INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the information requested below and submit this form as your Cost Proposal. Attach a one- or two-page budget showing expected expenses and income for the project. Under Minnesota law, proposals are private or nonpublic until the proposals are opened on the proposal due date.