Selection Criteria

In order to evaluate requests for component grant funding, specific attention will be given by the Jury members to: Purpose Is there clarity of purpose and need, and is the proposal consistent with the YAF and the NAC Missions? Will the grant funding strengthen the development of a local, state, or regional Chapter of the AIA? Will the program advance the professional development of Emerging Professionals? Key participants What is the significant experience and capabilities of the leadership team? What will be the engagement of other AIA Members and/or Emerging Professionals? Is there a sufficient number of Volunteers to accomplish the proposed activity? Audience/Impact Who will be benefit from this program, short-term and long-term? How? How will the program be publicized? Budget Does the submission include a detailed, line-item, listing all anticipated expenses and revenues? Is the proposed budget realistic? Does the anticipated engagement and impact warrant the expenditure? Is there local support, e.g., quantifiable inkind contributions, direct funding from a Component or other Sponsor (public and/ or private)? Is matching funding a part of the proposal? Are the participants’ fees realistic, neither too high nor too low for the value? Component Relationship/History Is this entity an established AIA Emerging Professional group with Component backing? If new, does this group have the leadership and Component support sufficient that will embrace the proposed effort in future years?