Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY
Chapter 413-1 - EQUITY FUND
Rule 413-1-.09 - Rating and Selection Criteria
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
Criteria |
Points |
Threshold Requirements |
0 |
Demographics |
100 |
Feasibility |
120 |
Impact |
120 |
Strategy |
100 |
Regional Bonus |
60 |
Total Available Points |
500 |
(1) Threshold Requirements (In order to be rated and reviewed, an application must meet all threshold requirements identified below):
(2) Demographics (100 points maximum): On an annual basis, demographic scores will be calculated for each county in the state. For purposes of assigning a demographic score for applications submitted by multiple applicants or an authority made up of multiple entities, the highest score from the group of counties which has endorsed the project or are members of the regional authority will be used. Applications will be rated and scored against each of the following demographic factors as calculated by the Department of Community Affairs using the most recent population, poverty and income estimates:
(3) Project Feasibility (120 point Maximum) Applications will be awarded "feasibility" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.
(4) Project Impact (120 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded "impact" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.
(5) Program Strategy (100 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded "strategy" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.
(6) Regional Bonus (60 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded regional bonus points and can receive larger grant amounts as described in section 413-1-.10(1) based upon a project's demonstration of significant and quantifiable regional cooperation or impact using the criteria outlined below:
(7) The criteria in this rule (413-1-.07) are designed to assist the OneGeorgia Authority and/or its agent in making a decision and only constitute minimum standards. Additional factors may be considered depending on the nature of particular projects and their relative merit compared to competing proposals and depending on the availability of funding at the time of application. The decisions made by the OneGeorgia Authority shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-1et seq.