2021 BEST Grant Application Training

Topic outline

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  Welcome to the BEST FY2021-22 Grant Application self-paced training. This course includes an overview of BEST, and a walkthrough of the grant application process. This is provided in the form of self-paced tutorials explaining the various aspects of the program and application. Please feel free to attend each or use the below sections as a menu for refreshing your knowledge of the BEST Grant. For returning applicants, we recommend the Recent Changes segment. 

  As always, if you have any additional questions, please contact us!

  
  
• Introduction to the BEST Grant Program (2:37)
  

  Introduction to the BEST Grant Program (2:37)

  
  

  • Introduction and Overview (2:37) Page

    Introduction and goals of this training, and overview of the BEST grant program.

• BEST Website Orientation (6:49)
  

  BEST Website Orientation (6:49)

  • BEST Website Overview (2:09) Page

    An overview of the Capital Construction Website
    

  • Facility Insight (1:34) Page

    An overview of the Facility Insight program, CDE's statewide assessment of school facilities.

  • BEST Grant Program webpages (3:06)

    BEST Grant Program pages within the Capital Construction website.

• Preparing to Submit a BEST Grant Application (16:03)
  

  Preparing to Submit a BEST Grant Application (16:03)

  • BEST Timeline (2:31) Page

    Overview of the annual timeline of the BEST grant cycle.

  • Components of the BEST Application (1:54) Page

    A diagram explaining how the pieces of a BEST application come together.

  • Evaluation Tool (5:57) Page

    An overview of the evaluation tool used by the CCAB to score applications.

  • Recent Changes (3:23) Page

    A summary of recent changes to the BEST Application

  • Tips for a Successful Application (2:18) Page
• Getting Started with the Online Application (20:50)
  

  Getting Started with the Online Application (20:50)

  • Getting Started with the Online Application (0:38) Page
  • Grant Application Instructions (3:59) Page

    A walkthrough of the Grant Application instructions page, including eligibility, photo submissions, and the checklist for a complete application.

  • Creating an Application/Application Menu (3:16) Page

    Steps to create a new application once logged in, add contributors and reviewers, and an overview of the Application Menu.

  • Submittal Requirements Based on Project Scope (3:14) Page

    Supporting documents required to accompany BEST applications, as relates to the scope of work proposed.

  • Notices and Disclosures (6:28) Page

    A review of important application notices and disclosures agreed to when submitting a BEST application.

  • Waiver Applications (3:15) Page

    Overview of waiver applications

• Completing the Grant Application (24:06)
  

  Completing the Grant Application (24:06)

  A section by section walkthrough of the BEST grant application.

  • Section I. Facility Profile (2:49) Page
  • Section II. Integrated Program Plan Data (8:14) Page
  • Section III. Detailed Project Cost Summary (6:34) Page
  • Detailed Project Budget (3:16) Page
  • Sections IV-VI (1:42) Page
  • Submitting the Application (1:31) Page
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  • Transcript of BEST 2021 Online Grant Application Training File Word 2007 document Uploaded 21/12/20, 10:05