Few specific, measurable goals and objectives. How will measure success?

extensive impact, especially with youth

Wnat's going on with your wildly fluctuating personnel expenses?

I have concerns about your budget fluctuation.

Excellence - Clear mission supported by goals. Objectives should be measurable. What are the non-profit partners? Business partners?

Impact - Economic impact?

Strong commitment to community is evidenced by depth of education and outreach activities.

Ambitious goal to reach new participants from underserved communities is applauded and appreciated.

Would be nice to see an example of critical feedback received from surveys that was analyzed and a solution implemented with success (if this exists).

Mission statement clearly describes organization and programs/activities fully support the mission.

I am confident in the ability of the organization to carry out the proposal.

Extensive & clearly described partnerships/collaborations.

Provides vital cultural services to service area.

Extensive activities are proposed and are achievable within the grant period.

Very appropriate marketing and marketing partnerships

I am very confident in the organization's fiscal stability and ability to carry out the proposed activities given the operating budget, grant proposal budget, and fiscal information.

I am very confident in the ability of the applicant to sustain the programs after the grant period.

Layout within grant was odd. Missed spacing and changes in font size. Difficult to read.

Impact was difficult to decipher. Good information, but needs to include your economic impact as well.

How are you administrative costs dropping so dramatically?

No Inkind?

Need outside voices in support material. No media or Letters of support from locals

Excellence: All objectives should be clearly measurable. Partnerships should include a description of the relationship or contribution to the project.

Impact: More financial data would be helpful in this response. Robust outreach and marketing plan.

Management: No discussion of current fiscal stability.