What Defines a CBF Network?
Any network of five or more organizations that comes together to design a joint learning experience (peer or expert led) may apply for CBF support. An ad hoc, informal network can be convened for the purpose of this grant, or the network can be pre-existing in the form of a collaboration or a coalition. The members of the network must agree on: • A lead organization and an identified person who will coordinate the planning process and convene the learning group • Learning goals and outcomes for learners • Committing to a three- to four-month planning process, including a CBF training on how to develop a learning program, that may lead to a larger implementation grant In addition to the criteria above, groups receiving implementation grants must agree to: • Implement a 12- to 18-month plan of learning that mixes expert and peer training, tailored learning for each participant organization, and the development of a peer-to-peer mentoring/information sharing network. • Designate a lead or
