What criteria are used to evaluate the funding proposals?

The members of the alumni Fundraising and Projects Committee base their grant decisions using the following overall criteria:

• Alignment with BYFI mission – does the project reflect a commitment to one or more of the values articulated in the BYFI mission statement?
• Impact of project – how will the project make a difference?
• Innovation – is this project unique?
• Does it bring new ideas to a wider audience? - What is the level of involvement of BYFI alumni as leaders and participants?