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1. The submitter fills out the brief template form.
2. The committee reviews the submissions and contacts the submitter if clarification is needed
3. The committee approves promising proposals and forwards them to Steering Committee. (link to something about our criteria here) Proposals that are not approved will be returned to submitters with an explanation and advice on potential changes or alternate routes for the idea.
4. Submitters of approved brief proposals will then complete full proposal formsform. (add link to form and instructions, see notes below).when it's ready) A small pool of expert staff will be designated to help proposers flesh out their project descriptions.
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