Open Grant Programs $4,000,000 annual budget 2018-19 Most inclusive program—open to all eligible entities and provides widest variety of grants Priority areas Agriculture Workforce Preparedness Job Creation and Retention Other opportunities to promote economic development in target counties Two stage application process Letter of inquiry Full proposal (by Board invitation)

Community Grants Program Goals & Process Being Refined Providing for clearly identified priorities/solving needs at local level Awarding significant grants per county ($1.5 million) Targeting counties that are the most in need Promoting economic growth and development in long term Doing the most good for the most people

Northeast Prosperity Zone Regional Competition 17 counties competing for $11,000,000 Northampton, Halifax, Hertford, Gates, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, Dare, Tyrrell, Washington, Hyde, Beaufort, Pitt, Martin, & Bertie Capacity Building Initiative Two step process that begins in August – more details to come

STEM Criteria Comprehensive Program that includes Researched-based Curricula STEM for All Students Quality Professional Development focused on Project and Inquiry-Based Instructional Practice and Integrated, Innovative Technology Use Enrichment Experiences Aligned to School Curricula Established Relationships with Business and Industry which Provide Students With Work-Based Learning Experiences and Opportunities to Experience Authentic Real-World Problem Solving

STEM Criteria (continued) Connects Student Learning to Career Opportunities and Higher Education Opportunities for High School Students to Earn College Credit (CCP or AP Courses) Inclusive Leadership Practice that Promotes a Positive Growth Culture and High Expectations for All Dynamic Assessments that Embed the Cycle of Continuous Improvement (Plan, Do, Study, Act) into the Implementation Process Targets Participation by Underrepresented Students and Includes Support Services to Nurture Success

Application Tips Do your Homework! All funds must be used exclusively for charitable, scientific, educational, or other tax-exempt public purposes All information subject to the Public Records Act Follow the instructions and guidelines Projects should be outcome driven Use the Open Door Policy

Applications Tips (continued) Find the fit – fill the gap or leak in the workforce pipeline! Partnerships and Collaborations – make it real! Don’t pad your budgets or expected outcomes Make sure you have access to impact data Ask for recommendations of other potential funders