Checklist for Applicants

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USSS GRANT REVIEW CHECKLIST

This is the checklist we use at USSS for each grant proposal we review.

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• Are name of Project and Author included?

• Does author demonstrate expertise in area?

• Is application complete?

• Is type of project appropriate to what USSS currently funds?

• Are goals and philosophy clear ?

• Does project fill a need within UU RE and is it aligned with UU principles and sources?

• Is age level/group specified?

• Are amount of funds requested- appropriate?

• Sample Lesson Plans – are they detailed, usable, and UU specific?

• Is the project time line and completion date reasonable?

• Is there a description of what final project will look like/ and how it can be accessed?

• Is there a budget and a description of budget?

• Are there any copyright issues?

• Is there past track record or history with author?

• How far-reaching is this project?  Can it be utilized by a relatively large audience, ie: beyond one particular congregation?

• What communities is this content applicable for?

• Is the proposal clear about collaborations and scheduling limitations?

• Does the proposal honor our commitments to anti-racism, anti-oppression & multiculturalism, people and groups marginalized groups by race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability ?

• Inclusive of multi-generational communities ?

• Is content is consistent with learning goals?