Application Narrative. The Application Narrative is a more detailed document that expands upon and details the roles, responsibilities and tasks agreed upon in the Scope of Work Checklist. The Participating Tribe’s [INSERT DATE] Application Narrative, incorporated herein, describes the requirements, anticipated deliverables, tasks, costs, and other appropriate, specific details of activities to be undertaken with the funds provided through this Cooperative Agreement. The Buy-Back Program approves this Application Narrative, in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, with the following exceptions, additions, and clarifications:
Application Narrative. The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and scored by the review panel. The proposal summary for each awarded proposal will be linked to the FGDC website. A total value of 100 points is possible. Please limit narrative to 5 pages (not including letters of support, tables, maps, and diagrams). Proposal Summary (0 points). List the applicant organization, collaborating organization (including letters of support), names and resumes of expert staff, contact information, and a concise description of the project (limit to 200 words). Project Scope (45 points). Describe the project, strategies for completing the work, and perspectives on the value of the project. Identify possible barriers to completion, and strategies for overcoming such barriers. Strategies will be evaluated on how well they identify the capacity for completing a high-value project. Describe the specific decision-making processes that will be addressed by this proposal. Expertise and Management Capacity (30 points). Outline the expertise of the participants and their unique contributions to the project, including familiarity with Federal programs. Identify the key management personnel and how these persons will ensure timely results and completion of the project. Each participant should have a clear value-added role in the strategies above. There is no set number for participants. Resources (25 points). Describe the resources of the organizations, including technological and manpower resources that can be used to optimize the results. Identify the advantage of the collaboration in terms of complementary resources. Collaboration between academic specialization and Federal program expertise is important for ensuring a broad knowledge of geography and the ultimate audience of Federal program managers. Larger in-kind match will earn a higher score. Attachment A Terms and Conditions
Application Narrative. Statement on Equity and Environmental Justice (250 words max) Applicants shall describe their organization’s statement and philosophy on equity and environmental justice. This should include: • Definition (How do you broadly explain equity and environmental justice to your community?) • Organization’s stance and core beliefs on equity and environmental justice (What are the core principles that drive your work in this space?) • How equity and environmental justice underly your organizational mission and vision (What is your organizational commitment, how does this relate to your mission, and how is it embodied in your day-to-day work?) o Examples of a DEI toolkit: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/about-nacd/dei/ and xxxxx://xxxxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxx.xx/ Local Priorities/Needs and Targeted Outreach (1000 words max) Applicants shall discuss local conservation priorities and how the project will fulfill the community’s needs. This narrative should address the scope of the project, potential risks and mitigation plans, and environmental and social benefits. It should also address why and what type of technical assistance is needed in the target community and how the identified need fits within the context of the district’s long- range or strategic plan. The section shall also describe how targeted outreach will advance local priorities, as well as equity, inclusion, justice, and access to technical assistance and conservation programs. The narrative should include a clear, concise approach to building partnerships, conducting effective outreach and education to reach new and historically underserved producers, and enrolling them in NRCS programs. This may include: • Assess the number historically underserved producers in your community and tell us how that informs your outreach strategies and goals (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxx/Publications/AgCensus/2017/Online_Resources/Race,_Ethnicity_an d_Gender_Profiles/) • Identify which socially or economically disadvantaged communities are in your service area and how your work will improve outcomes for those producers and communities (xxxxx://xxx.xxx/distressed-communities/2022-dci-interactive-map/) • How the project and environmental outcomes will benefit and meet the needs of the community at large and in particular, historically underserved producers • Identification of local barriers to technical assistance or access to USDA programs and how the applicant will help address or mitigate them • How the project will increas...
Application Narrative. The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and scored by the review panel. Proposal Summary for each awarded proposal will be linked from the FGDC website. Total point value of 100 points possible. Please limit to 5 pages (not including letters of support, tables, maps, budget, and diagrams):
Application Narrative. The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and scored by the review panel. The Proposal Summary for each awarded proposal will be linked from the FGDC website. A total point value of 100 points is possible. Please limit narrative to 5 pages (not including letters of support, tables, maps, and diagrams). Applicants are encouraged to work with their State’s USGS Geospatial Liaison to develop proposals. For a listing of Liaisons please see xxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/crreps/faces/crreps.jspx . Please submit narratives that are clear and concise. Your planned activities should be easily understood.
