Written abstracts needed for ancillary programs. Set priorities, then cutoff at budget level. Losers were modeling and upscaling. Need approved plan and coordination of data sets. Annual cycle has data gaps.
Money is tight.
Let others know what your group thinks is important. Timing of programs may depend on when complementary programs kick in. Number of proposals submitted were equal, just not as high priority for funding. Possibly because never had all hands meeting. Don't be too constrained, be open to new suggestions.