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Program and Application Guide October 2008

Table of Contents

  1. Preamble

  2. Program Objectives

  3. Eligibility Criteria
    • A) Applicant Eligibility
    • B) Project Eligibility

  4. Project Funding and Timeline
    • A) Maximum Funding
    • B) Timeline
    • C) Applicant Contribution to the Project

  5. Assessment Process and Evaluation Criteria
    • A) Assessment Process
    • B) Evaluation Criteria

  6. Application Deadline

  7. How to Prepare Your Application
    • Part 1 – General Application Form
    • Part 2 – Project Overview ― Maximum Half Page
    • Part 3 – Applicant and Project Eligibility
    • Part 4 – Content and Features of the Website
    • Part 5 – Target Audience and Marketing Plan
    • Part 6 – Project Structure and Management Capacity
    • Part 7 – Technical Components
    • Part 8 – Budget Information
    • Part 9 – Work Plan Strategy

  8. Eligible Expenses and Budget
    • A) Eligible Expenses
    • B) Project Budget

  9. Conditions of Funding
    • A) Contribution Agreement
    • B) Reporting
    • C) Project Audits
    • D) Technical Requirements and Recommendations

  10. Application Checklist

  11. Examples of Completed Templates