Excellent idea and demonstrates community need for youth to continue traditions.

Questions about program goals aligning with funding request; paying for grant writer as a part of summer institute; appears to have a lot of adults - is that direct programming to adults or adults who assist students.

The objectives don't say anything about the traditional arts and they should if funding from this grant is to be given.

I applaud this organization's focus on deserving children from low income families but the project needs to be more focused on the traditional arts as a strong component of the proposal.

I would like to have a far better curriculum example that engaging students in drawing flowers, fruits, and animals while drumming takes place. The  lessons need more depth, creativity, and cultural experience. I'm not always sure the funding is intended to go to traditional arts. 

The evaluation form doesn't say anything about traditional arts.

Clarity issues throughout the narrative. In the future, it would be helpful to have multiple people review the text for clarity before submitting. 

The project provides vital services to families and the proposal clearly communicates how these programs serve their needs. 

The activities section is vague, and I'm not understanding which programs are included in this proposal. The partnerships section is confusing because it's unclear if or how each of these partners is directly involved in the proposed activities. There are some program details in the Timeline and Impact sections, but it would be better to include these details at the beginning of the proposal. I'm also unclear which are the 6 proposed events referenced in the Impact section.

Goals and objectives section could be improved by adding measurable goals such as number of programs, number of children served, or even specific topics/art forms covered through programming. 

Fiscal Condition section: Half of the information written in this section does not apply and should be included instead in the activities or timeline sections. Need to provide more information about the fiscal health and track record of the organization. 

Budget: Use the budget information section to explain increases in expenses over the last 2 years and clarify personnel expenses (applicant indicates they have no paid management staff).

Accessibility section could benefit from adding information about plans to improve accessibility. For example, adding accessibility information to website or marketing materials or future plans to address accessibility for hearing, visual, and intellectual disabilities.