You can use the templates below to help develop your Letter of Intent (LOI) and proposal. These templates are for reference purposes only, as you will need to use the TLEF online application system to submit your application. You can use the online system to develop as well as invite others to collaborate on your proposal ahead of making your final submission.
You will be prompted to upload a completed budget document when you submit your proposal online, and you will need this budget to complete your application. Be sure to use the budget document that corresponds to the funding call to which you are applying.
Please note, the application system only accepts plain text, so you will not be able to use tables, graphs, or charts in your LOI or proposal form.
Large TLEF Transformation Projects
2027/28 New Large TLEF Transformation Projects – LOI deadline: July 16 @ 3pm
2027/28 New & Returning Large TLEF Transformation Projects – Proposal deadline: October 15 @ 3pm
- Large TLEF Proposal template: Word | PDF
- Tool Architecture Worksheet (GenAI)*: Word | PDF
- Large TLEF Budget Document template: Excel
- Budget Document template (GenAI)*: Excel
*If your Large TLEF project has a GenAI focus, please use the GenAI version of the Large TLEF Budget Document template and include the Tool Architecture Worksheet as part of your TLEF application.
The TLEF online application system will open for new and returning Large TLEF applicants two weeks before the application deadline on October 1, 2026.
Small TLEF Innovation Projects – Call for Proposals will open in September 2026
2027/28 New & Returning Small TLEF Innovation Projects – Proposal deadline: November 19 @ 3pm
- Small TLEF proposal template: Word | PDF
- Tool Architecture Worksheet (GenAI)*: Word | PDF
- Budget Document template: Will be available in September
- Budget Document template (GenAI)*: Will be available in September
*If your Small TLEF project has a GenAI focus, please use the GenAI-version of the Small TLEF Budget Document template and include the Tool Architecture Worksheet as part of your TLEF application.
The TLEF online application system will open for new and returning Small TLEF applicants two weeks before the application deadline on November 4, 2026.