A page listing current proposal deadlines is located in this link . When your final proposal reaches our office, it is first reviewed by the Council staff. Although the staff has no vote on the Council and does not make recommendations to fund or reject a proposal, it does provide information to assist Council members in their review. In particular, the staff provides a review of the proposal's adherence to the grant guidelines and an evaluation of the project budget and administrative structure. The Board generally votes by mail.
Council members read and study each proposal carefully before they receive the written staff review.
This Committee makes a recommendation to the Council based on informal but detailed and exhaustive discussion of the proposal's adherence to the guidelines and of the budget. Full Council Review Review of proposals at the full Council meeting, which is open to the public, is formal and structured, and vote is by roll call. The discussion of each proposal begins with questions or clarifications concerning the facts of the proposal, the staff review, and the Screening Committee's recommendation. Next, the Council discusses any policy matters raised by the proposal. After resolving any questions concerning policy, the Council discusses the merits of the proposal and votes on the Screening Committee's recommendation and any amendments made to the motion.