Interested in becoming a reviewer? Please carefully read the information below to determine if this opportunity is right for you.
The Community Economic Development (CED) Program is a federal grant program funding Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of sustainable business development and employment opportunities. CED-funded projects create or expand businesses, create new jobs for individuals with low incomes, and leverage funding investments in communities.
The CED Program is now seeking qualified practitioners and experts to serve as Peer Review Panelists for the 2024 CED Program Review. Please review the page and check out these two key resources for additional information:
Qualifications
- Local, state, and/or national expertise working in or managing community development programs. Including programs that create or expand businesses, create new jobs, and provide support services to individuals with low incomes.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Able to read, synthesize, and analyze complete materials.
- Strong reading and writing skills.
- Able to effectively utilize web-based technology.
- Highly comfortable actively participating on a virtual team which includes participating on 1-2 hour conference calls per day.
- Committed to the full review process without significant interruption.
Check out the CED Reviewer Recruitment 2024 Overview (PDF).
Level of Commitment
- Complete recorded training videos prior to the start of the review.
- Attended a two-hour live training session during business hours at the start of the review.
- Devote a minimum of 6-8 hours daily over the approximately three-week review period to read, evaluate, and score applications. This may include time during nights and weekends.
- Participate in a daily panel and video calls as needed.
- Respond to email and complete tasks during the review within 24 business hours.
Check out the CED Application Review Process Map (PDF) for more information on the steps of the review process.
Tools Required
- Email and telephone
- Access to a computer for at least 6 hours per day. Computer must have:
- High Speed Internet
- Windows or Mac-based interface
- Adobe Acrobat or other PDF reader
Register Today!
Register for consideration as a grant review panelist at: https://ocsrr.acf.hhs.gov/
Once registered, add the following Session Code(s) to your profile:
- CED: 29400557
- CED Planning: 9101040
Your resume must be uploaded to be considered for a grant review panelist position.
Questions? Contact Us
Please email OCS@reviewops.org.