1. Identifying Priority Projects for Funding Joan LeBlanc GOMC Council Coordinator

2. Background August 7 th Fund Development Work Session Compelling need for increased funding Limited funds available for fund developer Need to develop funding priorities in a proactive manner

3. Goal: Continue Implementing GOMC 2012-2017 Action Plan Extremely important to build upon GOMC Action Plan Action Plan is an advantage Foundations prefer projects that support regional plans Vision and goals are already well defined

4. Goal: Continue Implementing GOMC 2012-2017 Action Plan Utilize existing GOMC resources! Prioritize! Select projects that: 1. Address critical environmental concerns 2. Focus on priorities not addressed by other organizations 3. Capitalize on strengths of GOMC 4. Will have a compelling impact on the region Think Big! Develop priority project write-ups for mid to large scale projects

5. Proposed Activities Develop brief write-ups highlighting key GOMC projects that are in need of funding Transform GOMC work plans and project ideas into proposals for funding Identify links to GOMC 2012-2017 Action Plan Provide a resource for new fund development contractor * Underlying Goal is to Fund GOMC Action Plan

6. Process (1 of 2) Council Coordinator develops template for priority projects with input from Working Group Committee Co-chairs or other committee representatives use template to prepare priority project write-ups Committees work together to develop priority project write-ups for cross cutting initiatives

7. Process (2 of 2) Council Coordinator compiles priority project write ups into one report / or online resource area Fund developer utilizes write-ups as a resource for matching potential funding opportunities with GOMC programs Fund developer works with project leads to build upon initial project descriptions Committee Co-Chairs or other representatives create new priority project write ups as needed

8. Information to Include Project Name GOMC Project Lead(s) GOMC Committee(s) Project Description Measures of Success Project Timeframe (# of years) Project Budget or Funding Range Potential Partners

9. Project Description Need for the project Goals Activities Outcomes * Refer to Action Plan Goals, Activities and Outcomes where applicable

10. Timeline October 2013: Council Coordinator finalizes template and distributes to committees. October / November 2013: Committees write up priority projects for funding. Council Coordinator prepares summary report. December 2013: Summary report submitted to Council for review / feedback / approval at December Working Group meeting. 2014: Fund developer writes proposals for priority projects – works with project leads to expand brief write-ups. Additional write-ups prepared as needed.

11. Discussion Working Group feedback is requested: Template for the write-ups Responsibilities Timeline Other ideas / issues