What are some problems applicants encounter in the programmatic review?
A. Sadly, many applicants do not take the time to study the process and understand what information is being asked from them when completing the application forms used for the programmatic review. First, applicants should read through the description of our funding process and the programmatic review criteria in the instructions for their specific award type. Familiarize yourself with the programmatic criteria and the application forms that address them. Some weaknesses we commonly see are: (i) lack of a lay language and a good presentation of the project in the “Lay Abstract”, (ii) no compelling statement why the application addresses the CBCRP priority issue or award type in the “Program Responsiveness” form, (iii) no thoughtful statements of how the project would address the issues of underserved populations, address advocacy concerns, or involve advocates (“Additional Criteria” and abstract forms), and (iv) how the project would add to the CBCRP portfolio (discuss on the “Distincti
A. Sadly, many applicants do not take the time to study the process and understand what information is being asked from them when completing the application forms used for the programmatic review. First, applicants should read through the description of our funding process and the programmatic review criteria in the instructions for their specific award type. Familiarize yourself with the programmatic criteria and the application forms that address them. Some weaknesses we commonly see are: (i) lack of a lay language and a good presentation of the project in the “Lay Abstract”, (ii) no compelling statement why the application addresses the CBCRP priority issue or award type in the “Program Responsiveness” form, (iii) no thoughtful statements of how the project would address the issues of underserved populations, address advocacy concerns, or involve advocates (“Additional Criteria” and abstract forms), and (iv) how the project would add to the CBCRP portfolio (discuss on the “Distincti
