Current through August 31, 2023
Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
(4-6-23)
01.
Threshold
Factors. Before an application is evaluated and scored, an affirmative
determination must be made that the application is complete and the applicant's
program meets the eligibility requirements under Section
016 of these rules. Ineligible
projects will not be considered or approved. (4-6-23)
02.
Scoring of Applications.
(4-6-23)
a. Use of Rubric. When the GAA is
released, the Council will specify the criteria to be used in evaluating the
applications and the scoring rubric to be used. When the Council announces its
funding decision for a project, the Council will include the applicant's score.
(4-6-23)
b. Scoring. There will be
two (2) Council members and two (2) Council staff responsible for evaluating
and scoring each eligible application using the scoring rubric released with
the application. Council members may not score applications from applicants
within the region that they represent. (4-6-23)
03.
Evaluation Criteria. The
specific criteria used by the Council may vary with each funding opportunity
and will be based upon best available data regarding statewide and regional
needs and federal program requirements. However, the criteria will generally
include at least consideration of the following: (4-6-23)
a. Compliance with federal and state grant
requirements; (4-6-23)
b.
Assessment of existing victim services in the community and demonstrated need
for current and proposed services; (4-6-23)
c. Adequate training of employees and
volunteers in trauma-informed care and the implementation of such care;
(4-6-23)
d. Plans for expansion
where service gaps exist, especially among underserved populations;
(4-6-23)
e. Resourcefulness and
efficiency of program; (4-6-23)
f.
Stability of program and succession planning to ensure continuity of service
delivery; (4-6-23)
g. Appropriate
and responsible fiscal management of program; and (4-6-23)
h. Collaboration between and among programs.
(4-6-23)
