Project Scoring Criteria
Project County B E M
1. Purpose and scope of work - 0-5 points
Purpose of the project is clear and concise. Description of activity or work to be conducted is logical and/or technically sound. Highest scoring projects will provide a clear overview of the project and work to be undertaken.
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Poor description OK description Clear description
Purpose of the project is clear and concise. Description of activity or work to be conducted is logical and/or technically sound. Highest scoring projects will provide a clear overview of the project and work to be undertaken.
1 2 3 4 5
Poor description OK description Clear description
2. Focus area connection - 0-10 points
Applicant has clearly explained how the project addresses the issues related to at least one of the GCRCD focus areas. Highest scoring projects will result in improved services or practices for our community.
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Poor description OK description Clear description
vague details provides some details very detailed
Applicant has clearly explained how the project addresses the issues related to at least one of the GCRCD focus areas. Highest scoring projects will result in improved services or practices for our community.
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Poor description OK description Clear description
vague details provides some details very detailed
3. Public benefit - 0-5 points
Describes how the project fulfills an existing public need or benefit either directly or indirectly. What geographic area will be served by the project? Preference will be given to projects that have
the potential to benefit the highest number of people.
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Impacts a small Impacts a medium Impacts a large
number of people number of people number of people
Describes how the project fulfills an existing public need or benefit either directly or indirectly. What geographic area will be served by the project? Preference will be given to projects that have
the potential to benefit the highest number of people.
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Impacts a small Impacts a medium Impacts a large
number of people number of people number of people
4. Outreach - 0-5 points
A proactive public education and/or outreach component has been incorporated into the project. All education/outreach efforts including the tasks to be performed have been clearly explained. Highest scoring projects will make the target audience aware of the project and/or resources and will encourage community participation where appropriate. Outreach materials are transferable to all three council counties.
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Outreach plan is Outreach plan has some detail Outreach plan is detailed
vague and well planned
A proactive public education and/or outreach component has been incorporated into the project. All education/outreach efforts including the tasks to be performed have been clearly explained. Highest scoring projects will make the target audience aware of the project and/or resources and will encourage community participation where appropriate. Outreach materials are transferable to all three council counties.
1 2 3 4 5
Outreach plan is Outreach plan has some detail Outreach plan is detailed
vague and well planned
5. Support and value added - 0-10 points
Applicant has identified all project partners and has demonstrated there is support from the community. Ideal projects will include partnerships across departments and with local organizations and businesses. Highest scoring projects will include partnerships across departments, organizations, and will be supported by the local community.
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Little community Some community Substantial community
participation participation participation
Applicant has identified all project partners and has demonstrated there is support from the community. Ideal projects will include partnerships across departments and with local organizations and businesses. Highest scoring projects will include partnerships across departments, organizations, and will be supported by the local community.
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Little community Some community Substantial community
participation participation participation
6. Timeline - 0-5 points
A project timeline is included showing the projected progress and completion of key project tasks by quarter: October 1-December 31, January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-August 1 with associated outcomes and deliverables. Schedule is feasible and demonstrates that all tasks will be completed within the grant funding period. Tasks are well defined with deliverables listed in chronological order and planned within a reasonable time frame.
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Timeline and tasks Some detail given Excellent detail
not detailed
A project timeline is included showing the projected progress and completion of key project tasks by quarter: October 1-December 31, January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-August 1 with associated outcomes and deliverables. Schedule is feasible and demonstrates that all tasks will be completed within the grant funding period. Tasks are well defined with deliverables listed in chronological order and planned within a reasonable time frame.
1 2 3 4 5
Timeline and tasks Some detail given Excellent detail
not detailed
7. Measuring success and next steps - 0-5 points
Applicant has clearly described how the success of the project will be measured and included specific performance measures. Next steps for the project following expiration of grant funding including how the product/outcome will be used are described. Highest scoring projects will have clear performance measures for success and will demonstrate long-term commitment to the project through ongoing actions after project completion.
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Performance measures Some explanation Detailed explanation
are poorly explained, is given, a few steps and next steps given
next steps vague given
Applicant has clearly described how the success of the project will be measured and included specific performance measures. Next steps for the project following expiration of grant funding including how the product/outcome will be used are described. Highest scoring projects will have clear performance measures for success and will demonstrate long-term commitment to the project through ongoing actions after project completion.
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Performance measures Some explanation Detailed explanation
are poorly explained, is given, a few steps and next steps given
next steps vague given
8. Budget - 0-5 points
The budget appears reasonable, appropriate, and accurate. Budget justification details all funds requested with reasonable justifications, and budgeted items are consistent with the project description and tasks for the project. Highest scoring projects will pose a high overall public benefit relative to its cost.
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Budget items are not Budget items are somewhat Budget items are very
detailed/reasonable for project, detailed/reasonable, medium reasonable/detailed, high
low public benefit for cost public benefit for cost public benefit for cost
The budget appears reasonable, appropriate, and accurate. Budget justification details all funds requested with reasonable justifications, and budgeted items are consistent with the project description and tasks for the project. Highest scoring projects will pose a high overall public benefit relative to its cost.
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Budget items are not Budget items are somewhat Budget items are very
detailed/reasonable for project, detailed/reasonable, medium reasonable/detailed, high
low public benefit for cost public benefit for cost public benefit for cost
Total out of 50