A. Include a core research component for trainees in mathematical sciences;

B. Demonstrate promise for an impact at the regional or national scale that goes substantially beyond the submitting institution or the location of the project;

C. Satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

i. Serve as models to be replicated,
ii. Promote partnerships with non-academic entities, minority-serving institutions, or community colleges, or
iii. Include a substantial broadening participation initiative. In addition, all proposals of this type must clearly identify:

• Goals to be achieved;
• Specific new activities to be conducted, the way in which these address the goals, and the way in which the activities significantly differ from or enhance common practice;
• Measurable outcomes for the project;
• Plans and methods for assessment of progress toward the goals to be achieved, and for evaluation of the success of the activity;
• Recruitment, selection, and retention plans for participants, including members of underrepresented groups;
• Sustainability plans to continue the pursuit of the project's goals when funding terminates; and
• A budget commensurate with the proposed activity.

• 6 months in advance of the meeting date for proposals requesting no more than $50,000 to support a domestic meeting;
• 9 months in advance of the meeting date for proposals requesting more than $50,000 to support a domestic meeting;
• 12 months in advance of the meeting date for proposals requesting support for participation in a meeting taking place outside the United States.