Specifically, you must address the critical elements listed below. I. Project Priority: In this section,

Specifically, you must address the critical elements listed below.
I. Project Priority: In this section, briefly outline the need and priority for this project. In your response, consider the ethical implications of the project and
any relevant issues of social equity. For example, why has this project not been funded in the past? Why is there a need now? Why should this project be
funded before other projects?
II. Advocacy: In this section, recommend a plan for organizing, advocating, and building a grassroots network to fund this project. How might you involve
citizens in the community? Remember to include how you would use the county’s professional lobbying team to assist in advocating for funding for this
project.
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III. Funding Sources: In this section, identify funding sources. Remember that the cost of the sidewalk repairs will be roughly $3,000,000. Determine public
(i.e., federal and state) and private sources of funding.
Note: The total does not have to add up to $3,000,000; however, you should consider larger funding sources that could support this budgeted amount.
A. Outline two federal funding sources, and their major requirements, that could be utilized to fund the sidewalk. In your response, consider grants
in aid and Community Development Block Grants.
B. Outline one state funding source, and its major requirements, that could be utilized to fund the sidewalk.
C. Describe one creative or nontraditional way you could envision funding this project. In your response, consider public-private partnerships,
corporate tax credits, direct legislative funding requests, or the creation of a special or independent taxing district.
IV. Communication: Presentation and speaker notes are geared to the audience of the county commission. Slides are streamlined with the most essential
information, while the speaker notes add context and detail.
Project Three Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your sidewalk-funding project must be 5–8 slides with accompanying speaker notes and audio recording. Include at least three
references cited in APA format.

In your initial post, upload your draft presentation. To accompany your draft, identify specific areas for feedback from the critical elements of the project (i.e., Project Priority, Advocacy, Funding Sources, Communication), including the following:One area that you think is a strength
Two areas that you believe could be improved