Creating the Introduction Most proposals will begin with an introductory paragraph that provides the reader with a general overview of the main idea of the project and its importance. This opening paragraph provides a strong statement of the problem that will be addressed in the proposal and sets the stage by briefly describing the purpose of the proposed project, why it is important (e.g., a public health concern), and the specific call for proposals that the application addresses. Consider a public health issue important to you and your community. Draft an introduction to the project that you are proposing to address this public health issue. Your introduction should be 2 pages in length.