For each year's program, projects are organized around a specific theme. Selected projects are funded for 1 year. If a project requires more than 1 year to complete, it should be phased to allow for tangible deliverables by the end of the first year. Second-year funding is not guaranteed, however, and depends on submission of a new proposal, satisfactory completion of the first phase, and the availability of funds. These partnerships encourage mutually developed solutions and creation of an infrastructure to effectively support projects and ensure their continuation beyond the funding period.
Partners can contribute resources other than money.