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The ICSB holds two application cycles per year: one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Below please find the timeline for the Spring 2013 application cycle.

Fall 2013 Application Timeline

DATE ACTIVITY

June 21 The ICSB releases the Request for Proposals.

July 9 The ICSB holds a WebEx training session to provide applicants with an overivew of Review Room and the application components. The WebEx will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST. Visit the ICSB's Application Steps for more information.

July 12 The Letter of Intent form is due. All applicants are required to complete and submit this non-binding form indicating interest in applying to the ICSB. The forms must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. EST.

August 9 Proposals are due. All material must be submitted in complete and final form by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EDT.

September 9 – September 18 Applicant capacity interviews are held. Evaluators will interview applicant teams to explore questions and concerns raised by the applications and to assess founding team capacity to implement the proposed program effectively.

September 18 – September 27 Public hearings are held. As required by Indiana law, public hearings will be held to allow for public comment from community members. ICSB staff and Board members attend.

Week of October 14 Board meeting is held. ICSB Board members will conduct a final Q&A with each applicant group and make qualification decisions based on recommendations from ICSB staff and any additional information considered by the ICSB.

Spring 2014 Application Timeline

DATE ACTIVITY

December 13 The ICSB releases the Request for Proposals.

January 24 The Letter of Intent form is due. All applicants are required to complete and submit this non-binding form indicating interest in applying to the ICSB. The forms must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EST.

February 24 Proposals are due. All material must be submitted in complete and final form by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EST.

March 24 –April 2 Applicant capacity interviews are held. Evaluators will interview applicant teams to explore questions and concerns raised by the applications and to assess founding team capacity to implement the proposed program effectively.

March 31 – April 11 Public hearings are held. As required by Indiana law, public hearings will be held to allow for public comment from community members. ICSB staff and Board members attend.

Week of April 28 Board meeting is held. ICSB Board members will conduct a final Q&A with each applicant group and make qualification decisions based on recommendations from ICSB staff and any additional information considered by the ICSB.

DATE	ACTIVITY
June 21	The ICSB releases the Request for Proposals.
July 9	The ICSB holds a WebEx training session to provide applicants with an overivew of Review Room and the application components. The WebEx will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST. Visit the ICSB's Application Steps for more information.
July 12	The Letter of Intent form is due. All applicants are required to complete and submit this non-binding form indicating interest in applying to the ICSB. The forms must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. EST.
August 9	Proposals are due. All material must be submitted in complete and final form by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EDT.
September 9 – September 18	Applicant capacity interviews are held. Evaluators will interview applicant teams to explore questions and concerns raised by the applications and to assess founding team capacity to implement the proposed program effectively.
September 18 – September 27	Public hearings are held. As required by Indiana law, public hearings will be held to allow for public comment from community members. ICSB staff and Board members attend.
Week of October 14	Board meeting is held. ICSB Board members will conduct a final Q&A with each applicant group and make qualification decisions based on recommendations from ICSB staff and any additional information considered by the ICSB.

DATE	ACTIVITY
December 13	The ICSB releases the Request for Proposals.
January 24	The Letter of Intent form is due. All applicants are required to complete and submit this non-binding form indicating interest in applying to the ICSB. The forms must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EST.
February 24	Proposals are due. All material must be submitted in complete and final form by 12:00 p.m. (NOON) EST.
March 24 –April 2	Applicant capacity interviews are held. Evaluators will interview applicant teams to explore questions and concerns raised by the applications and to assess founding team capacity to implement the proposed program effectively.
March 31 – April 11	Public hearings are held. As required by Indiana law, public hearings will be held to allow for public comment from community members. ICSB staff and Board members attend.
Week of April 28	Board meeting is held. ICSB Board members will conduct a final Q&A with each applicant group and make qualification decisions based on recommendations from ICSB staff and any additional information considered by the ICSB.