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Format for Requests to Fund Other Projects

Applicants must submit all of the following information, along with the items requested in the Funding Proposal Format.

A.  Description of Project, Its Significance and Implementation (no more than 5 pages for sections 1-5)

1.  Specific Issue or Need:  Discuss the issue/need to be addressed by this project and the evidence of that need.

2.  Background and Significance:  State the goals of the project, why this project is important, and how it advances the AGMA Foundation’s goals as set forth in its Mission and Vision statements and the general public.  If applicable, discuss how participants will be chosen or recruited for this project and any participant costs.  Discuss who will benefit from this project.  Discuss any similar projects being implemented by other entities and how this project differs.   Answer the questions, “Does this project compete with similar projects sponsored by other entities?  Could or should this project be undertaken by another entity?”

3.  Implementation:  Discuss how this project will be implemented.  For a new project, discuss how the project approach was developed.  For an existing or on-going project, describe the project to date, discuss the outcomes from the project, and describe any improvements in the proposed project.

4.  Outcomes and Evaluation:  Describe the measurable outcomes that will be achieved during the funding period.  What are the measurable long-term outcomes of this project?  What methods/strategies will be used to gather data on and evaluate the project?  How will the project evaluation data be used?  Will this data be shared with the AGMA Foundation Board of Trustees?  What resources will be needed to sustain this project over time, and how will those resources be secured?

5.  Potential Difficulties, Limitations, or Anticipated Problems:  Discuss along with measures that will be taken to address or overcome them.

B.   Budget, Schedule of Work, Reporting and Payments

1.  Budget (2 pages maximum):  List all revenue and expenses for this project, being VERY specific.  For expenses, be sure to detail all direct and indirect expenses.  For revenue, list all funding acquired for this project and all outstanding funding requests. 

2. Schedule of Work, Reporting and Payments:   Outline the schedule of work for this project (what will be accomplished and by when) and propose, for the Foundation’s review, a draft schedule of when progress reports will be submitted, and funds will be disbursed.  Final reporting and payment schedules will be established on a case-by-case basis.

C.   Distribution of Results and Support Material

1.  Distribution of Results and Foundation Credit:  Describe whether and how any work products (reports, data, educational materials, etc;) will be made available to the general public including, where applicable, any meetings/conferences where the recipient intends to present results, or any publications where the recipient intends to publish.  Can the AGMA Foundation make the project results available on its website or in other formats?  Describe how the Foundation will be credited for funding this project in written, electronic and oral formats.

2.  Supporting Material:  Attach any letters of support from interested parties.

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