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Alignment with City Goals or Strategic Plan <br />(10 points) <br />Project Relevance and Community Benefit <br />(20 points) <br />Neighborhood Engagement and Participation (20 <br />points) <br />Clearly addresses a community need or opportunity <br />Demonstrates benefit to the neighborhood and residents <br />Promotes, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility <br />Potential for long-term impact or sustainability <br />Realistic timeline and project plan <br />Demonstrates capacity to complete the project (staff, volunteers, <br />partnerships) <br />Approvals, permits, or permissions have been identified or <br />obtained <br />Can be completed within grant cycle (18 months) <br />Supports city priorities (e.g. sustainability, public safety, <br />beautification) <br />Advances neighborhood goals or comprehensive plan objectives <br />Involves neighborhood residents in project planning and <br />implementation <br />Builds or strengthens community connections <br />Encourages volunteerism or collaboration with other organizations <br />Budget is reasonable, detailed, and appropriate <br />Costs are clearly tied to project goals <br />Matching funds or in-kind contributions (if applicable) are included <br />and documented <br />Rating Criteria <br />Project Feasibility and Readiness <br />(20 Points) <br />Budget and Use of Funds <br />(15 Points) <br />Innovation or Creativity <br />(10 points) <br />Demonstrates a creative or unique approach to solving <br />neighborhood issue or enhancing community life <br />Applicant History and Equity of Distribution <br />(5 points) <br />First-time applicants are prioritized to encourage broad access to <br />city resources <br />Consideration given to past performance of returning applicants, <br />including compliance with reporting, timeline, and budget <br />requirements <br />Balances funding among neighborhoods and avoids concentration <br />of awards in the same groups year after year <br />Bonus Points <br />Cross-neighborhood Collaboration <br />(up to 5 points) <br />Two or more neighborhood associations applying jointly for a single, <br />shared project <br />Demonstrates unified planning, shared responsibilities, and mutual <br />community benefit <br />Strengthens partnerships and promotes cohesion across <br />neighborhood boundaries