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Grants
2007 Health Grants are currently under review. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Funding Horse related programs for 2007 RATIONALE: The North Carolina Horse Councils’ mission is to serve as the collective voice of the North Carolina horse community through education, communication and representation. Our strategic goals are to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and promotion program, expand and strengthen the industry’s legislative presence, increase the involvement of horse owners throughout the state, enhance educational and research programs, improve the business and regulatory environment, and manage and maintain a statewide program to promote trail riding and trail access. Our charge is to solicit and fund strong horse industry proposals which enhance our mission and support our organizational goals and strategic plan. WHAT IS THIS RFP FOR FUNDING HORSE COUNCIL RELATED PROGRAMS FOR 2007-2008/ The NCHC is soliciting proposals which will enhance our strategic plan and our goals as listed above. We anticipate funding multiple grants with an aggregate expenditure of at minimum $35,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. The maximum award for a single grant will be $7500.
PROPOSAL GOALS/OUTCOMES All proposals must focus on one or more of the NCHC’s strategic outcomes. Theme A: The proposal addresses an educational need of the horse industry or individual horse owner Theme B: The proposal addresses an equine health related need of the horse industry or individual horse owner. Theme C: The proposal addresses a recreational, community service, or trail related need not related to a general education or health related issue.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION AND ANTICIPATED AWARD AND DATE: All proposals must be received by the NCHC by 9 am on Monday, December 4, 2006. The NCHC Grants’ Committee will review proposals and make recommendations to the Executive Board by Monday, January 8th 2007. Proposals funded will be informed in writing by no latter than February 1st, 2007. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: suegray@nchorsecouncil.com. A written copy may also be submitted if electronic transmission is not available. These proposals should be mailed to the NCHC c/o Sue M. Gray, Executive Director, 4904 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 290 Raleigh, NC 27606. Each Proposal should be clearly marked as a Grant Proposal and the appropriate Theme identified on the external envelope.
WHO MAY SUBMIT A PROPOSAL? Proposals authored by existing clubs, associations, institutions of higher education or individuals maintaining an interest in the health , recreational and educational interests of the horse industry are being solicited. Proposals impacting the broadest scope of horse owners are preferred.
PROPOSAL ELEMENTS/OUTLINE All proposals must include: · Proposal Theme Identification and Intended strategic outcomes · Proposal Body: To include: o What? A description of what you are proposing o When? Timeline of project implementation o Who? Identification of responsible parties/agents · Budget, with detail regarding proposed expenditure of funds · Evaluation Plan, showing how you will assess the effectiveness of your proposed program. Please include: o The outcome measure (s) you will use to assess how your project met your intended outcomes and how they have addressed the NCHC strategic goals. o How and when data (if appropriate) will be collected o Who will take responsibility to assess the project and provide project outcomes
EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS; All proposals will be reviewed by the appropriate NCHC Committee utilizing the following guidelines: · FIT: The extent to which the proposal provides evidence of enhancing the NCHC strategic goals as related to the specific theme identified · QUALITY: The overall quality of the proposal and its evidence that the project can make a difference · INDUSTRY IMPACT: The magnitude of impact on horse owners. How many horse owners will be directly impacted by the project · FEASIBILITY: Evidence provided that the proposal is realistic in light of the theme and its potential for longer term sustainability · ACCOUNTABILITY: The quality of the assessment plan. Does the evaluation plan adequately shed light on the effectiveness of the proposal How Do I Apply?
All Grant forms are available here or you may contact suegray@nchorsecouncil.com or call 919-854-1990 to have the forms mailed directly to you. |
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