| Category |
Weight |
|
| Project or Program Idea (15) |
|
| Idea concept is unique or innovative |
5 |
| Idea is based on principles of local control or self-help and will provide documented measures of positive outcomes |
10 |
| Community Benefit (30) |
|
| Idea improves the quality of life in the neighborhood and/or the aesthetics of the area |
10 |
| Idea promotes and builds community interaction between different members of the neighborhood |
10 |
| Idea has a positive environmental impact and/or increases the communities “Going Green” involvement |
5 |
| Idea promotes positive and meaningful area youth activity or involvement within the community |
5 |
| Community Match (30) |
|
| All cash and in-kind donation commitments are clearly documented |
10 |
| One-half (½) of documented sweat equity match hours are provided by individuals from within the area |
10 |
| Documented sweat equity match hours are evenly distributed among individuals and demonstrates widespread participation from all areas of the community in the planning, implementation and maintenance process |
10 |
| Feasibility (15) |
|
| Idea’s overall budget, including any ongoing activity needed, is cost-effective and does not require future assistance or funding from the City. This includes any city departmental budget increases if the Idea involves City property. |
10 |
| Work plan, including the completion date, are clear, logical and realistic. |
5 |
| Neighborhood Condition (10) |
|
| The condition and age of the neighborhood demonstrates a need for improvement assistance. |
5 |
| Current organization has not received funding from Loving My Community in the past |
5 |
| |
|
| TOTAL |
100 |
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