What are they thinking?
The CREATE Expert Review Committee (ERC) reviews all submitted applications. Do you ever wonder what they are thinking? When you are writing your application, do you ever wish you had psychic abilities so you knew what the ERC members would think of your grant or so you knew the winning lotto numbers? Well, we may not be able to give you psychic abilities, but we can provide some guidance on how the ERC scores and ultimately decides on your application.
Your application is scored based on the following criteria and how well you articulate each part of your narrative:
· Service Need – a strong grant will show convincing evidence of need for educational courses to upgrade or maintain current level of services.
· Priority to Underdeveloped or Aged Systems– you must show strong, convincing evidence of need for educational courses to upgrade or maintain current level of services
· Cost-effective budget – a good budget narrative shows strong, convincing correlation between the expenditures and the proposed project and Provides details and convincing budget notes justifying planned expenditures
· Applicant’s Qualifications - Clearly explains how the applicant’s qualifications will help ensure long-term sustainability
· System Integration - Strong, convincing evidence the education addresses and improves system compatibility
· Financial Need - Strong, convincing evidence the education addresses and improves system compatibility
Thank you for all you do for all our Colorado communities! We are here to support you, so please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns.
If you have any questions about the CREATE Grant process, please contact Megan Lyda at ml@coruralhealth.org or 720-248-2742.
