# Formal ADP Template

### A proposal typically includes:

* **Abstract** - Two or three sentences that summarize the proposal.
* **Motivation** - A statement on why the Alpha Dune community should implement the proposal.
* **Rationale** - An explanation of how the proposal aligns with the Alpha Dune Community's mission and guiding values.
* **Specifications** - A detailed breakdown of the technologies that will be used.
* **Steps to Implement** - A breakdown for each step necessary for implementation and information regarding resources for each step where applicable.
* **Timeline** - Relevant timing details, including but not limited to start date, milestones, and completion dates.
* **Budget** - The total cost to implement the proposal.

The author can add additional information if necessary to fully communicate the intentions, specifics, and implications of the ADP draft.

**Proposals that did not make it through the respective approval process and are being resubmitted should also include:**

* Link to original proposal.
* Reason it was not approved.
* Changes that have been made and why it should now be approved.