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Grant evaluation philosophy emphasizes donor intent and ITN framework

The author shares their personal philosophy on evaluating grant applications, emphasizing that donations are optional and intended to purchase desired outcomes for the donor. They advocate for a framework that considers the importance of the cause, its neglectedness, and the tractability of achieving its goals, though not necessarily in a strictly numerical sense. The author also expresses a preference for funding community infrastructure projects that support a given community. AI

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Grant evaluation philosophy emphasizes donor intent and ITN framework

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · sarahconstantin ·

    Some Ways I Think About Evaluating Grant Applications

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