April of each year starts the second quarter for businesses that follow the calendar year as their fiscal year, but for the WEDnetPA partners it represents the beginning of the fourth quarter of grant activity and perhaps the busiest time of the year. Typically the partners are submerged in activities related to closing the current fiscal year and at the same time pursuing applications from businesses for the next year. April also typically means participation in the annual professional development conference, providing a chance for the partners to meet, review program processes, and to establish protocol for the coming year.
Immediately following the conference, May marks the beginning of the application period. A new on-line portfolio management system known as ISAAC will be introduced at the conference. Not only will partners benefit tremendously from the new features and capabilities, but for the first time businesses interested in applying for funds will be able to apply on-line. It is expected that ISAAC will be available to accept on-line applications for the upcoming fiscal year (2011-2012) around mid-May 2011.
And WEDnetPA activity continues to heat up in June. In the final month of the fiscal year, partners are busy processing invoices, closing out contracts and ensuring that all of the WEDnetPA funds are accounted for and wisely spent.
April, May, and June of each year – the WEDnetPA Partners are busy!
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