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4 .Mcessful proposals in the past have promoted collaboration across county lines that endures ond the time period of the grant (see Page 4 for examples). Grantees demonstrated in their proposals a commitment to regional collaboration. The most common reasons past proposals have not been funded include organizations acting without partners in other counties, proposals covering one or two counties but not all three, proposed partnerships without support from the other named partners, organizations simply expanding their service area without beginning new collaboration, and temporary collaboration without lasting impact. The second type of grants available this cycle, grants from the Glaxo Inc. Special Projects Fund, will be awarded for new initiatives, one-time special projects, or continuation funding for outstanding "projects of excellence" already providing vital services in the Triangle. All applications must target significant needs or opportunities in 'Katie, Durham, and/or Orange Counties. Grants made by the Community Foundation rarely exceed 55.1100. Funds requested from the Foundation may be combined with finds from ether sources to support larger projects. Statewide or national programs will not be considered unless funding is sought only for a portion of the program that specifically benefits the local community, in which case the project budget should clearly list the costs of the local component. Applications for the Spring cycle must be postmarked on or before February 1, 1994. Late proposals cannot be considered because the Foundation begins reviewing proposals immediately following the deadline. Final decisions will be made by the Foundation's Board in early May. Grant funds will not be available before July 1, 1994 for the Spring cycle; therefore, the project or portion of the project for which Foundation funding is requested should begin no earlier than July 1. The Community Foundation invites proposals in narrative form, not to exceed three pages, accompanied by a completed application form that should be stapled to the top of each collated packet. The narrative proposal should address the following: • The community need or opportunity the proposed activity is intended to address • The ways in which the project will address this need or opportunity in a creative or innovative way (for an existing "project of excellence," describe the impact of this program in the community, including statistics or other relevant information) • A description of the project or activity to be undertaken and the exact amount of funding requested • Timetables for the project and for the requested funding • The organization's capability to undertake the proposed project, including qualifications of the personnel involved • The specific objectives the project hopes to accomplish, in measurable terms if possible (for example, number of people served) • The relationship of the proposed project to other programs in the community designed to meet the same or similar needs or opportunities • Funds already committed for the project and their source, as well as other sources being approached for funds • How future funding will be obtained, if the project will be an ongoing one • Applications for Regional Community Grants should address the ways in which the project fosters or promotes ongoing cooperation, coordination of services, resource sharing, or mutual responsibility across county lines in the Triangle. 2