CONCEPT PAPER FOR PROPOSALS to I’M HOME

I'M HOME - Innovations in Manufactured Homes

CONCEPT PAPER FOR PROPOSALS to I’M HOME

Download a copy of the I'M HOME Request for Proposals (pdf format)

Thank you for your interest in submitting a concept paper to I’M HOME. To do so, please completely fill out the following form. Please review all of your information carefully before submitting your concept paper. Once you hit submit, you can no longer make changes. In order to be considered, proposals must be submitted through this website by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, April 18, 2008. If you need technical assistance filling out or submitting this form, please contact Aaron Watts (although please note that Aaron will not be available after 5 p.m. EDT April 18).

ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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Organization	*
First Name	*
Last Name	*
Title	*
Address	*
City	*
State	*
Zip	*
Phone	*	Enter your phone number with no spaces. Number will be automatically formatted
Email	*
Website

TYPE OF GRANT SOUGHT (Choose one. If submitting proposals for two different types of grants, please fill out and submit this form once for each grant type sought.)

Predevelopment Grant (Maximum $50,000)
Development Grant (Maximum $150,000)
Policy Grant (Maximum $75,000)

Please prepare your answers to the following questions in a separate document and then cut and paste the text into the online form below, noting the word limits for each answer. Please do not format your text, as all formatting (such as bullets, tables, etc.) will be lost when text is pasted into the online form.

* Organizational Description: Please provide a brief overview of the organization’s mission and background, current structure, major programs, target market or service area, and any other relevant details. Describe the organization’s experience and capacity to carry out the proposed work. 500 word limit.

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* Project Description: Briefly describe the project for which you are soliciting funding, including the market or policy gap to be addressed. Describe the market to be served by this initiative and any related market information that may inform the work, or the policy goal(s) and current environment. How does this initiative fit in with your organization’s mission and strategic goals? What is the preliminary timeline for the project, and what are its desired outcomes? Who would manage the work, and what are their relevant qualifications? 1,000 word limit.

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* Project Cost: Please provide an estimate of total project costs and prospects for matching I’M HOME grant dollars on at least a 1:1 basis. 250 word limit.

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Note: once submitted, you will no longer be able to change or update your information and will be directed to a confirmation webpage indicating the successful submission of your concept paper.