- Identify the problem and sponsoring organization. The potential applicant reviews program FAQ and completes the short application form below.
Project selection. CAPP organizers will review the application to determine if the proposer has addressed the selection criteria in the program guidelines, with a particular focus on community-based planning.
Develop the CAPP project and team. Once an application is approved, CAPP organizers will assemble a team of planning volunteers who have the skills needed to plan for and carry out the work. CAPP volunteers will work in partnership with the sponsor organization to refine the project and scope of services; CAPP volunteers will meet with the sponsor organization to define the problem statement, outline the sponsor’s obligations, and identify other information needed to develop the scope of services. The CAPP team leader will draft an agreement for the sponsor organization that summarizes the goals, expected outcomes, and respective commitments. CAPP organizers will secure approval for the scope of services through OAPA’s Board, and the sponsor organization will secure their approval.
Schedule, organize, and plan. Once the agreement is signed, the CAPP volunteers and sponsor organization will collaboratively carry out the work identified in the scope of services. While the actual scope will depend upon the community and the problems to be solved, it is generally expected that the CAPP volunteers and sponsor organization will engage the broader public and stakeholders to develop community-based recommendations, including a strategy for moving forward.
Implementation. At the conclusion of the work, the CAPP team will craft a brief summary presentation or memo with recommendations and strategies for the defined problem statement. Sponsor organizations commit to pursuing implementation of plans arising from the community process and/or CAPP recommendations, as suitable for their community. While feasibility and recommendations cannot be known ahead of time, the sponsor organizations enter the process with a commitment to pursue solutions to their community problem. CAPP team members are on-call to offer advice during implementation.
