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Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints for Successful Proposals:

  • Proposals should be no longer than 10 to 15 pages but should include a response for each question.
  • Proposals should be clear about who is contributing space, staff, etc. and who is benefitting from the proposal.
  • Proposals should emphasize the reasons and benefits for the proposal.
  • IM/IT projects should be in line with corporate direction and not duplicate systems already in development.
  • Projects including leased space should include a deadline for decision process or consider an alternative location.
  • Be sure to submit proposal to both VA and DoD concurrently with sufficient time for review.
  • Avoid proposals with guard and reserve units.
  • Pre-score your proposal based on the current Local and National project JIF criteria.
  • JIF is only designated for use by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) entities for direct medical sharing initiatives or for services or systems that facilitate DoD/VA interoperability.
  • JIF should not be used to hire military personnel, for major construction and/or major IT systems.
  • Funds should also not be used for sustainment purpose.
  • JIF initiatives should be executed to completion (and funding should be spent) within two years.
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