Request For Proposal
Steps - Understand the Process
Tools. Resources. Requirements. Guidelines.
Time- Line
Monday, September 27th 2021
- Official Grant Announcement
- Request for Cooperative Proposals
Monday, November 1st, 2021
- Letter of Intent Deadline
Thursday, December 1st, 2021
- Final Applications Due
- Final Project Narrative Due
2021 Proposal Review Period:
December 1st- December 31st Friday, January 14th, 2022
- Announcement of Grant Award Recipient
Preliminary Cooperative Commitments
- All parties involved will agree to the terms, activities, and timelines outlined for Individuals and Groups involved with the process of Cooperative Business Development.
- All parties will be required to complete Cooperative 101 coursework, and participate in Worker Cooperative Development
These will be the minimum requirements in order to be considered for funding.
Letter of Intent
- Project Summary
- Background
- Executive Summary Building Tool
Qualifications
Demonstrate general understanding, share relevant knowledge, and achievements within chosen industry.
Call to Action
How does the Worker-Cooperative project fit within the Scope of the Programmatic Priorities
Contact Information
Submit complete application with contact information for each Cooperative Partner
RFP Application
Download Fall 2021 Application
Preview and Download
2021 Project Application : Timeline Preview Only
2021 Project Application : Timeline Download
All applications for funding will be reviewed by the staff and Board of the Southern Illinois Cooperative Business Fund (SICBF).