Thank you for your interest in the LTC Class XXVIII Community Project. We are pleased to provide the following project guidelines. We look forward to reviewing your proposal as a candidate for collaboration between you and Leadership Tri-Cities.

If you want to see what a past project looks like, we invite you to watch our video, Fashion with Compassion, which discusses the project that Class 26 completed. 

Introduction and Purpose

Each Leadership Tri-Cities class is presented with the challenge of completing a “Class Project.” The LTC Class XXVIII is seeking opportunities to serve our community via the application, review, and selection process described below.

1) REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

All applications will go through a multi-phase approval process that includes screening by the Leadership Tri-Cities Project Team.

• Applications can be submitted October 1, 2024 through 5:00 p.m. PST October 21, 2024.
• The top three applicants will be notified October 28, 2024.
• The top three finalists will prepare a Zoom presentation to share on November 4, 2024 - time TBD.
• The Project Team will notify the selected applicant on November 8, 2024.

2) PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note that all applications submitted must have a project proposal that is shovel ready and is of great need for their organization. Provide a detailed written narrative of your proposed project that follows the outline below - narrative should not exceed one page. Your proposal should include a Budget Worksheet (limit to one page). This does not count towards the one-page limit to your narrative.

Please answer the following questions:

• How will this project serve our community?
• How many families or individuals will be positively impacted by this project?
• How does this project support or provide service across lines of social diversity?
• Is there funding available for the project or will funding need to be raised?
• If funding needs to be raised, please estimate an amount for a fundraising goal.
• How long has this project been needed for your organization?
• In five years, what would you like the community to say about this project?

3) PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES:

Please take note of the following project requirements to ensure that the proposed project is one that meets these guidelines:

• Selection:
  • The project must address a local community need in partnership with a Community Agency. A Community Agency is loosely defined as a 501c3: e.g. school district, municipality, county, or civic group with the primary or secondary goal of improving our community.
  • The project must address a local community need in partnership with a community agency.
  • The project must be feasible for completion within 120 days.
  • The project must not promote any religious or political overtones.
• Project Execution: 
  • There must be an activity during the project execution that allows engagement and service of LTC class members to the project.
  • The project must be completed within 120 days from the date-of-approval by the LTC Board of Directors.
  • Any required permits, licenses, or insurance must be clearly identified.
  • Local, state, and federal guidelines will be adhered to throughout the project. Additional precautions appropriate to the project location should be communicated to the Project Team.

4) PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

• Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. PST on october 21, 2024. 
• Please submit proposals and questions via email to: Jessica Butts at xxviii.ltc@gmail.com