Project Proposal Assessment Checklist

☐ 1. The project provides sufficient opportunity to meet the requirement.

☐ The project requires the Scout to plan and develop the project and lead others in a significant (noteworthy, impactful) project, not just execute a task.

☐ The project should be of sufficient magnitude (in its complexity, the number of people (at least 2 other than the scout), and/or time needed to complete it) to be challenging for this scout.

☐ The project benefits a religious institution, school, or the scout’s community.

☐ The beneficiary is not any part of Scouting America or its councils, districts, units, or properties.

☐ The proposal is approved before any fundraising for or work on the project begins.

☐ The project is not routine labor or a maintenance task. This might be defined as a job or service you may provide as part of your daily life, or a routine maintenance job normally done by the beneficiary or a service provider – for example, cutting grass, pulling weeds, or adding a fresh coat of paint. It could include significant improvement or replacement of something that has reached the end of its useful life.

☐ The project is not primarily a fundraiser; it may not be an effort that primarily collects money, even for a worthy charity. Fundraising is permitted only for securing things needed to facilitate or complete a project.

☐ The project is an Eagle or Quartermaster project for only one Eagle or Quartermaster candidate.

☐ 2. The project appears to be feasible.

☐ The proposal has clear, measurable goals that define completion of the project.

☐ The proposal includes a timeline that is realistic given the tasks required, and resources available (e.g. volunteers, funds, suitable weather), and meets the beneficiary’s requirements and the Scout’s available time.

☐ Contingency plans including delays due to inclement weather or permits or approvals are considered.

☐ If funds are needed, they are available or can be raised in time that fits the project’s timeline.

☐ This Scout, leading a team of helpers, has the ability and resources to carry it out.

☐ 3. Safety issues will be addressed.

☐ The Scout has listed safety specific concerns to be addressed.

☐ The plan will include following Guide to Safe Scouting rules for tool usage, working height, etc.

☐ The plan will include having a first-aid kit on site and knowing what to do if someone is injured.

☐ Scouting America Safeguarding Youth policies, such as two-deep adult leadership, will be followed.

☐ Basic safety gear will be used. (gloves, boots, glasses, hats or helmets, long pants or sleeves, as appropriate)

☐ 4. Action steps for further detailed planning are included.

☐ The scout has listed key steps to make sure the plan will have enough details to be executed successfully.

☐ This includes a list of next steps and tasks to be done to complete the project.

☐ 5. Scout is on the right track with a reasonable chance for a positive experience, including ….

☐ The project should be something the Scout is invested in so it does not become a chore.

☐ The project is not so large or complex that the scout becomes too discouraged to complete it.