Case for Change Project goal statement Provide a high-level summary of what the project is aiming to achieve including: - project goal statement including objectives and scope - total cost estimate (per budget) - project type (new build, refurbishment, etc.) - project deliverables (facilities, programs, etc.) Hint: Use SMART objectives (refer to webinar material) Strategic alignment Describe the history and justification for the project (how it achieves the Regional Cultural Fund objectives). Outline the need, context and purpose of the project. Applicants must demonstrate: - an immediate and continuing need for the proposed project deliverables (the base case and case for change) - the proposed project aligns with the Regional Cultural Fund priorities and objectives - social and economic impacts of the project have been outlined and considered as contributing to the Regional Cultural Fund objectives Hint: Regional Cultural Fund Objectives Summary Regional Regional NSW’s Bold and Projects Regional Cultural cultural offering exciting new representing communities have Fund is improved and and upgraded value for access to cultural objectives: its rich diversity cultural money and experiences that is supported and infrastructure is strong result in encouraged supported ongoing recreational and across NSW viability are educational benefits supported Alternative approaches Briefly outline other approaches/options for achieving your project objectives that have been considered and the reasons why they were rejected in favour of this project. Where possible include the estimated cost of alternative approaches and compare to the budget for the proposed project.
Case for Change Project goal statement Provide a high-level summary of what the project is aiming to achieve including: - project goal statement including objectives and scope - total cost estimate (per budget) - project type (new build, refurbishment, etc.) - project deliverables (facilities, programs, etc.) Hint: Use SMART objectives (refer to webinar material) Strategic alignment Describe the history and justification for the project (how it achieves the Regional Cultural Fund objectives). Outline the need, context and purpose of the project. Applicants must demonstrate: - an immediate and continuing need for the proposed project deliverables (the base case and case for change) - the proposed project aligns with the Regional Cultural Fund priorities and objectives - social and economic impacts of the project have been outlined and considered as contributing to the Regional Cultural Fund objectives Hint: Regional Cultural Fund Objectives Summary Regional Cultural Fund objectives: Regional NSW’s cultural offering is improved and its rich diversity is supported and encouraged Bold and exciting new and upgraded cultural infrastructure is supported across NSW Projects representing value for money and strong ongoing viability are supported Regional communities have access to cultural experiences that result in recreational and educational benefits Alternative approaches Briefly outline other approaches/options for achieving your project objectives that have been considered and the reasons why they were rejected in favour of this project. Where possible include the estimated cost of alternative approaches and compare to the budget for the proposed project.
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