Scores and Comments

22.c.ps.142.198

MicheLee Puppets, Inc.

Application Details

Proposal TypeGeneral Program Support - Discipline-Based
Request Amount
$39,375
Total Score667.000
Average Score95.286

Panelist Scores

Panelist Excellence Impact Management Accessibility Total
Brisky Jerre 40 30 20 10 100
Eilola Daniel 36 28 18 10 92
Flynt-Garrett Debra 40 30 20 10 100
Grenelle James 39 30 20 9 98
Heron Steven 37 28 16 10 91
Jackson Kristopher 37 25 17 10 89
Jones Herman LeVern 38 30 19 10 97

Comments

Brisky Jerre - Score: 100.000
Thank you for the wonderful budget explanations as well as all the support materials.
Eilola Daniel - Score: 92.000
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Flynt-Garrett Debra - Score: 100.000
{No comments provided.}
Grenelle James - Score: 98.000
Thank you for a really fantastic grant proposal
Heron Steven - Score: 91.000

Interesting collaboration with the Opera Orlando.

 

Very Nice impact numbers!

 

I worry about your expected revenue with our current situation can you speak to that and your thoughts?  How have you thought about adjusting your business model?

Jackson Kristopher - Score: 89.000
{No comments provided.}
Jones Herman LeVern - Score: 97.000

Excellence

  • Their mission statement is very focused and their dedication to promoting respect, responsibility, and positive life choices among youth is admirable.
  • Their statement about having created 75 original plays and videos since their inception is indicative of their devotion to their craft.
  • Their goals take into consideration all aspects of a healthy lifestyle for children.
  • Their objectives are specific which will make it easier to track progress and measure success.
  • Their proposed programming is extraordinarily diverse. They will be touching on a variety of issues which will deepen their overall impact. 
  • There is room for expansion with their partnerships. However, the relationships they have in place will allow them to successfully carry out their proposed activities.   
  • Their timeline lacks detail. However, this doesn't diminish the quality of the application given the detailed nature of previous sections in their proposal. 

Impact

  • Their overall impact figure of 55,234 is remarkable. A number like this shows just how deserving MicheLee Puppets, Inc. is of this grant opportunity. 
  • They should explore ways to increase their artist engagement.
  • They have an impact on Blacks, Whites, and Hispanics which is a huge plus.
  • They provide a comprehensive review of the demographics in their immediate and surrounding communities.
  • Their programmatic reach is vast, considering they operate in 6 different counties.
  • They made a point of describing their economic, education, and outreach impact which strengthens their application.
  • They also provide a thorough answer to the question of "Why puppetry?" which is an essential component to the application.   
  • They have a strong marketing campaign as demonstrated through an email subscription base of 9,000 and a following of 3,000 on Facebook and Instagram.

Management

  • They have an organized Board of Directors structure.
  • Their quick transition to online performances and classes in response to the COVID-19 is noteworthy and indicative of their strength as an organization.
  • They outline several avenues of feedback compilation.
  • They more than doubled their in-kind contributions since their last fiscal year which is a heavy accomplishment. Furthermore, it proves the effectiveness of their outreach campaign. 
  • They are lacking in the area of corporate support but the substantial foundation support they receive certainly makes up for this.

Accessibility

  • Their statements are very detailed and they meet all requirements in this section.