Project Grants Program

Application Process

Round One Process (2018):

1. Application Submission
- Submit application by deadline (June for Round One)
- Include project description and proposal

2. Reference Requirements
- References required as part of application
- Reference recommendation forms sent to contacts
- BERI notes that reference forms in Round One were unclear; improvements planned

3. Review Process
- Applications reviewed by Project Grants Committee (3 anonymous members)
- Approximately 77 person-hours spent on review per round
- Committee contacts references and consults advisors
- Additional information collected from applicants as needed

4. Decision and Notification
- Committee recommendations sent to BERI's First Grant Fund Committee and Board of Directors for approval
- Applicants notified of status

5. Post-Award
- Grant agreements drafted and sent to winners
- Funding disbursed
- Tracking requirements communicated to grantees

Evaluation Criteria (Non-Exclusive):

Required Materials:

Future Rounds: BERI indicated plans to improve the application process based on Round One experience, but specific details for future rounds not provided in materials.