An essential component of every Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) proposal is demonstrating that the proposed target area and target schools have sufficient need to justify federal funding. Successfully addressing this requirement involves collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in a clear, strategic, and compelling manner.
 
This can feel overwhelming, but that's where NEC can help. 
 
To support your efforts, NEC offers Proposal Need Data Review Technical Assistance, which includes:
 
Initial Consultation – A personalized Zoom meeting to review the data elements needed to address the Need section scoring criteria and develop a data collection strategy.
Customized Data Collection Spreadsheet – A scoring-aligned spreadsheet designed to help you organize, document, and track the data required for the Need section.
Data Review and Feedback – A comprehensive review of your completed data collection spreadsheet, including targeted feedback, recommendations, and suggestions to strengthen your data presentation.
Census Data Collection Services – If desired, NEC can collect and compile the required census data on your behalf. (We recommend purchasing eight hours for this service.)
 
Our UB/UBMS Proposal Need Data Review Assistance service is available at $100 per hour, with a minimum purchase of two hours. The two-hour minimum includes:
One initial consultation hour to review the required data elements and data collection spreadsheet, followed by
One hour session to review the completed data and provide feedback and recommendations.
 
Should additional assistance be needed, including census data collection, additional data reviews, follow-up meetings, or continued consultation, clients may purchase additional hours at the same hourly rate.
 
After purchase, you will receive an email with instructions for scheduling your TRIO Proposal Need Data Review via Zoom or Teams with NEC Pre-College Consultant Raquel Perez. 
 
To purchase, click Add to Cart, then use the Plus sign (+) to add the Quantity of hours you want to purchase. 
 
This proposal development service is an unallowable cost.  §200.460 Proposal costs. Proposal costs are the costs of preparing bids, proposals, or applications on potential Federal and non-Federal awards or projects, including the development of data necessary to support the non-Federal entity’s bids or proposals. Proposal costs of the current accounting period of both successful and unsuccessful bids and proposals normally should be treated as indirect (F&A) costs and allocated currently to all activities of the non-Federal entity.