Are certain types of projects ineligible?
Yes. In addition to the prohibitions stated in the guidelines (i.e. the supplanting of funds for already existing work or a project of a strictly academic or theoretical nature), projects should not focus solely on direct service. While direct service may be one component, a project must also have a strong plan for addressing structural barriers and necessary policy changes. Furthermore, projects will not qualify if they are focused merely on the expansion of an organization’s current programming; for example, if an organization seeks to hire an additional organizer to cover a new part of the city.
