Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 802 - DISBURSAL OF CHALLENGE GRANT FUNDS
Section 001-802-6 - Selection Procedures
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. The Department shall fund successful applications at the third regular meeting following the deadline for submission of applications.
All decisions on whether or not projects will be funded will be based on a majority vote of the Department. The Department's decision shall be final.
B. The Department will use the following selection criteria to judge the merits of the project application. The following point system will guide the Department in the selection process and indicate the relative weight assigned to each of the chosen criteria.
The project will be judged on how well it addresses any or all of the four objectives listed in Section 3 of these Rules.
Maximum Points This Section...................................................................... 50
Addresses Priority Needs of District............................................................ 10
All projects proposed by the Districts should be written with the top priorities and needs of the local district in mind.
Maximum Points This Section...................................................................... 10
The cost of the project will be compared to the benefits realized by its completion. Considerations include the efficiency in using available resources and the extent to which this project addressed the magnitude of the problem.
The work plan will be judged for feasibility and allotment of time and money to assure completion within the project time frame.
Project should include a methodology for evaluation its success. A quantifiable measure is most desirable.
The Department is encouraging proposals which effectively combine funds from other sources.
Maximum Points This section....................................................................... 40
The number of people benefited; the acreage served; reduction in pollution and erosion; proportion of state to which this is applicable; contributions to our understanding of the problem; or additions to the information base will be considered public benefits.
The Department will review the project for uniqueness. If successful, is it a concept that could be used in other Districts" Is it a fresh approach to an old problem" Could it be considered a pilot project with a large potential for carry-over statewide"
The lasting effects of the project will be considered.
Maximum Points This Section...................................................................... 50
