diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html
index c9af1677ca8be1c889153c3536a98bc80565cf2b..636c74b1e151fc3fe58c71b684fc18a921933cdb 100644
--- a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html
+++ b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@
 {% block more_info %}{% trans "Link to your application" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 {% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications
 
-{% trans "Link to our guide" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
+{% trans "See our guide for more information" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
 
 {% blocktrans %}If you have any issues accessing the submission system or other general inquiries, please email us at {{ ORG_EMAIL }}{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html
index ad96fe3686348e8840f0e71830973069d9958428..27bac4f1bed69573ca2a4c88774eea65d8dde9c7 100644
--- a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html
+++ b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
 {% load i18n %}
-{% block content %}{% blocktrans %}We’ve reviewed your concept note and think it could be a good fit for {{ ORG_SHORT_NAME }} funding. We would like to invite you to submit a proposal with more details about your project. You will receive a second email linking to a determination message with detailed feedback.{% endblocktrans %}
+{% block content %}{% blocktrans %}We’ve reviewed your Concept note and think it could be a good fit for {{ ORG_SHORT_NAME }} funding. We would like to invite you to submit a Proposal with more details about your project. You will receive a second email linking to a determination message with detailed feedback.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% blocktrans %}The system will allow you to save a draft of your proposal as you work on it. When you feel it is ready for our review, please click the “Submit” button and we’ll know to take a look at it. We’ll reply to you with feedback on your Proposal as quickly as possible.{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
+{% blocktrans %}Please review our Proposal Guide at {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }} to learn more about the information we’d like to see. In the proposal please also address the feedback we provided in the concept note determination.{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block more_info %}{% trans "Here is the link to start creating your proposal" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 {% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications
 
-{% trans "Link to our guide" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
+{% blocktrans %}The system will allow you to save a draft of your proposal as you work on it. When you feel it is ready for our review, please click the “Submit” button and we’ll know to take a look at it. We’ll reply to you with feedback on your Proposal as quickly as possible.{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% blocktrans %}If you have any issues accessing the submission system or other general inquiries, please email us at {{ ORG_EMAIL }}{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/transition.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/transition.html
index 11d25c2dda12225b45c71faa79a014effc023864..4188597a6802f485ffaffb2125c34da05d504aae 100644
--- a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/transition.html
+++ b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/transition.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
 {% load i18n %}
-{% block content %}{% blocktrans with old_status=old_phase.public_name new_status=source.phase.public_name %}Your application has been progressed from {{ old_status }} to {{ new_status }}.{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
-
+{% block content %}{% blocktrans with old_status=old_phase.public_name new_status=source.phase.public_name %}Your application is now in "{{ new_status }}" status (progressed from "{{ old_status }}").{% endblocktrans %}
 
+{% trans "Please submit any questions related to your application here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications{% endblock %}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/funds/templates/funds/email/confirmation.html b/hypha/apply/funds/templates/funds/email/confirmation.html
index f6d71f928f86d9f9d2042915f5eb89b982537cbb..795829bc14127cabb3414c8e23463024da250731 100644
--- a/hypha/apply/funds/templates/funds/email/confirmation.html
+++ b/hypha/apply/funds/templates/funds/email/confirmation.html
@@ -1,9 +1,13 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
+
 {% load i18n %}
+{% block content %}{% blocktrans with title=source.title %}We appreciate your {{ title }} application submission to the {{ ORG_LONG_NAME }}. We will review and reply to your submission as quickly as possible.{% endblocktrans %}
+
+{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications
 
-{% block content %}{% blocktrans with title=source.title %}We appreciate your {{ title }} application submission to the {{ ORG_LONG_NAME }}. We will review and reply to your submission as quickly as possible.
+{% blocktrans %}If you have issues accessing the submission system or general inquiries, please email us at {{ ORG_EMAIL}}.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-Our reply will have the next steps for your {{ title }} application. You can find more information about our support options, review process and selection criteria on our website.{% endblocktrans %}
+{% blocktrans %}For more information about our support options, review process, and selection criteria, please visit our website at {{ ORG_URL }}.{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% with email_context=source.page.specific %}{{ email_context.confirmation_text_extra }}{% endwith %}
 
diff --git a/hypha/apply/users/templates/users/activation/email.txt b/hypha/apply/users/templates/users/activation/email.txt
index acb456d2e0ca79258d92e8995dda6d0118a298e5..9e3e2c809b1a256a9405927b8044160a7f18fde1 100644
--- a/hypha/apply/users/templates/users/activation/email.txt
+++ b/hypha/apply/users/templates/users/activation/email.txt
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 {% load i18n wagtailadmin_tags %}{% base_url_setting as base_url %}{% firstof name username as user %}
 {% blocktrans %}Dear {{ user }},{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% blocktrans %}An account on the {{ org_long_name }} web site has been created. Activate your account by clicking this link or copying and pasting it to your browser:{% endblocktrans %}
+{% blocktrans %}Activate your account on the {{ org_long_name }} web site by clicking this link or copying and pasting it to your browser:{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% if site %}{{ site.root_url }}{% else %}{{ base_url }}{% endif %}{{ activation_path }}
 
-{% blocktrans %}This link can be used only once and will lead you to a page where you can set your password. It will remain active for {{ timeout_days }} days, so do it now.{% endblocktrans %}
+{% blocktrans %}This link can be used only once and will lead you to a page where you can set your password. It will remain active for {{ timeout_days }} days, so please set your password as soon as possible.{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% trans "After setting your password, you will be able to log in at" %}: {% if site %}{{ site.root_url }}{% else %}{{ base_url }}{% endif %} {% trans "in the future using" %}: