1. Case Study: Aiding The
Rural Poor
Ashley MacDonald
Kathryn Gillroy
Tayler Sherman
KyraFrosini
Ashley Vosburgh

2. Process to Define Goals
 Started researching in advance, in order to identify what
knowledge existed about the rural poor amongst general
society
 Identified what he didn’t want the program to be
 Wanted efforts to have a long lasting impact on the rural
poor
 Wanted an exclusive program, focusing on specific
services that will be effective
 Identified key allies and professionals in the field

3. Goals
 To bring public attention to the concept of rural poor and
the needs they have through the use of research findings
 Bring sustained help to the community in order to have
long term effects on general well being
 Focus on allocation of natural resources
 Help the rural community to help themselves

4. Which Proposal Should
Armstrong Fund?
 We believe that Armstrong should fund the Western Water
Project (proposal number four) but also give attention to the
Southern Water Project.
 Due to his $500,000 grant budget, we feel it would be best if
Armstrong gave $50,000 to the Southern Water Project and
then the remaining $450,000 would be divided evenly
between the two parts of the Western Water
Project, research and advocacy.
 The $225,000 grants are to be given not for the program’s
initial purpose (aquatic wildlife preservation) but instead
under agreement to gear aquatic research toward human
benefit and wellbeing. (i.e. how the water project can
benefit/support the rural poor)

6. Which Proposal Should
Armstrong Fund?
 Armstrong’s main priority is the Western Water Project
because although it does not take a direct route to his end
goal, it takes practical first steps in setting groundwork to do
so.
 The Western Water Project allows Armstrong to make the
most of his available funds by committing them to a group
he can trust (has worked successfully with them in the past)
and who will be willing to work with his goals while providing
new insights.
 Ultimately, the research and work done with the Water
Project could be significant in helping rural communities help
themselves independently.

7. Which Proposal Should
Armstrong Fund?
 Although his main priority is the Western Water Project, Armstrong
should give some money and attention to the Southern Water
Project. Together they can support one another in achieving their
project goals.
 Supporting the Southern Water project doesn’t immediately benefit
Armstrong’s intentions, but it may just keep a well-run organization
afloat; a program that could be a very valuable ally to have over
the next few years.
 Both projects will improve the community’s lifestyle by focusing on
a fundamental source. Concentrating on water quality will not only
improve health and well-being of rural communities but also have
a positive impact on agriculture, improving natural resources, and
aiding economic growth.