NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program

FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and Outreach (excluding Metadata Standards) Project
Interim and Final Project Report Format

In writing the report, keep in mind the objective of this category for assistance in the implementation of FGDC-endorsed standards (excluding metadata standards) through the development of implementation guides, training materials, and outreach.  Keep the report short and to the point.  All reports will be posted to the FGDC grants web site.

Date
Agreement Number:
Project title:
Indicate whether Interim or Final report
Organization: Name, address, Web address
Principal Investigator: Name, telephone, email
Collaborating Organizations: Name, point of contact, address, Web address

Executive Summary
Write a short paragraph (under 200 words) describing the key successes or outcomes of the project. Interim Report shall highlight anticipated outcomes and actual milestones, whereas the Final report summary should describe the project as completed.

Project Narrative
Summarize the project activities. Include its accomplishments, successes, challenges, and collaboration activities, as appropriate.  How were challenges identified and what steps were taken to overcome these challenges?

For FGDC-endorsed standards implementation:
Describe the development approach for structuring and organizing implementation resources.
List the reviewers for the development of resources.  Were subject matter experts from the maintenance authority involved in review?  If testing is involved, list the audiences used for testing.
List major deviations from the original proposal and explain rationale.
For the final report, identify the delivery point for the guide to the public.
For the final report, identify completed activities and activities planned after the performance   and inform the community of the guidance resources.

Feedback on Cooperative Agreements Program (to be completed for the final report)
What are the program strengths and weaknesses?
Where does the program make a difference?
Was the assistance you received sufficient or effective?
What would you recommend doing differently?
Are there factors that are missing or additional needs that should be considered?
Are there program management concerns that need to be addressed? Time frame?
If you were to do this again, what would you do differently?