Who Can Qualify for the CE-Wal-Mart Success for Veterans Award Grants - Assignment Example

Priority areas: Preferences will be given to schools with existing programs in place that support access to and success in postsecondary education.

Project period: The grant period is for two years.  An evaluation of sustainability beyond the grant period must be provided by the educational institution in order for the grant to be awarded.

Deadlines: The deadline for application is March 2, 2009.  Other deadlines include the submittal of an initial program report on July 1, 2009, and financial reports on December 31, 2009, June 30, 2010, and December 31, 2010, by grantee institutions.

Amount caps: The maximum monetary amount granted is $100,000.

Project narrative elements: The application must be less than 10 pages and contain:

• The cover page and Executive Summary
• Project Purpose
• Expected Measurable Outcomes
• Work Plan
• Potential Impact
• Project Sustainability

Forms: Other attachments that are required but do not count towards the 10 page limit of the project narrative are:

• Budget Narrative
• Budget Worksheet (Personnel salaries, Equipment, Marketing/Communication, Supplies, Travel, Indirect Costs
• Biographical Sketches
• Letters of Support

Budget issues: Clear explanations are required for all projected expenses.  Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of total direct costs.  Miscellaneous expenses should be limited.

Rationale:  Texas State University should pursue the Ace/Wal-Mart Success for Veterans Award Grant even if the deadline is two months away.  Texas State can highlight existing programs that assist veterans.  Existing data can be used from these programs to formulate the measurable outcomes required by the grant.  The other required information is readily available and could be submitted within two months.