Name of organization applying.  

Name of applicant whose name should be used on all correspondence.  

Provide a descriptive project title in 15 words or less

In 200 words or less, describe the proposed project.

Select the most appropriate area of focus for the proposed project.  

All projects will begin no earlier than July 1, 2018, and end no later than June 30, 2019.  There is no penalty if projects end prior to June 2019.  

In one or two paragraphs, clearly state the specific issue, problem, interest, or need to be addressed. Explain why your project is important and timely.  Indicate the amount of time needed to complete the project.  The project must benefit the entire craft brewery industry in general and not a particular business venture.

Describe the overall goal(s) of the project in one or two sentences.  

In one page or less, discuss the number of people or operations affected, the intended beneficiaries of the project, and/or potential economic impact, if data from the project are available.

Describe your proposal and its expected benefit to the Nebraska craft brewery industry. Explain how each goal and measurable outcome will be accomplished. The measurable outcomes must list the elements that will be monitored or evaluated, by whom, how often and for how long?  Expected measurable outcomes may be long term and exceed the grant period. If so, provide a time frame when long term outcome measures will be achieved.  

Describe the partnerships, alliances, networks, or other collaborative efforts that will be created to implement this project.  List all parties involved and describe what each contributes in skills and abilities to make this proposal succeed and work toward the goals and outcomes, as well as the commitments for each party (in-kind, monetary, labor, etc.).  

This question requires a standard budget outline.  How do you intend to use the grant funds?  Provide a breakdown of the components of the proposal and where the grant funds fit into the overall project financing. Prioritize funding needs, if possible.  Provide budget estimates for the total project cost.  List the amount of funds to use for the project.  This information will provide assurance that you will have sufficient resources to meet project goals.  

State the amount of personnel expenses you are requesting.  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

State the amount of fringe benefits you are requesting.  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

State the amount of travel expenses you are requesting.  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

State the amount of expenses you are requesting for supplies.  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

State the amount of contractual expenses needed.  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

State any other miscellaneous expenses needed. (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

Enter the total amount of funds you are requesting from the board  (If providing a cash or in-kind match for the project, include that amount in parentheses.)

I/we the undersigned applicants hereby make an application for Nebraska Craft Brewery Board funds, under the terms and conditions of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, as requested above.  We hereby warrant to the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board that, to the best of my/our knowledge, all information presented in this grant application is factual and true.  I/we understand that if this proposal is funded, I/we will be required to sign a grant agreement and other necessary documentation containing terms and conditions upon which funds will be released.  I/we understand that I/we will be required to submit a final report at the completion of the project as a condition to receiving grant funds.