NCI WIRED is Seeking Project Proposals

The Background: Just a few weeks ago we thought 2009 would be a wind-down year for our WIRED efforts. The original 3 years was over, all funds were allocated, and we went into maintenance status with an eye toward buttoning everything up by the end of 2009. While everything still has to be completed by year end, we recently became aware of additional funds that would be made available for Programs, not Administrative Costs. 

The Opportunity: An RFP (available here) is being issued to call for proposals that will further NCI WIRED’s four original strategic initiatives:

1.      Creating Globally Competitive Industries

2.      Building a Culture of Entrepreneurship

3.      Developing a Workforce with 21st Century Skills

4.      Weaving Supportive Civic Networks

These programs must be able to be completed by year end and in the spirit of continuing to build our region, multi-county partnerships are essential.

An “Opportunity Forum” will be held on May 14^th at Pastariffic in Kokomo. All those interested in submitting proposals should attend this session. Come prepared to share your top three strategic assets that will help the regional economy. You will be able to link, leverage and align with partners, flesh out proposals and leave with a draft in hand. The finished proposal will need to be submitted prior to May 25^th.

All proposals will need to be submitted by May 25^th with announcements expected to take place on May 29^th. See the full RFP for more details.

Please contact phosea@purdue.edu to reserve your spot at the Opportunity Forum. Share this invitation with others you feel would be interested in attending.