HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Climate Action Grant Scoring Criteria.pdf2021 Iowa City Community Climate Action Grants Scoring Criteria
Grant proposals are scored by a team of multiple City staff and Climate Action Commission
members. Members of this team score applications individually, submit those scores to an
overall scoring sheet, and then meet, to discuss and award grants. Scoring provides the primary
basis for awarding funding, pending the applicant meets other criteria, such as residency, but
funding is not guaranteed.
Applicants should try to be as comprehensive as possible in their proposal and provide accurate
contact information. If the grants team has questions before an award can be made, the City
uses the information on the application to connect with the applicant and work through any
remaining questions.
For 2021 grants, the City will use one set of criteria for Organizations / Businesses and one set
for Students.
Organization and Business Grant Scoring Criteria Weight
Activity is connected to and supports City Climate Action Plan goals 15
Level of diversity, engagement, and inclusion of Iowa City community members that benefit not only from the project outcome but also benefit by
being actively involved in the planning or implementation of the project
15
Activity will have a continuing, impactful benefit to community 10
Activity timeline and approach are feasible for budget requested 10
Budget is complete and describes expected activity costs 5
Activity helps fill a community need that is not already being met 10
Activity outcomes are specific and measurable and greenhouse gas emissions can be calculated 10
Applicant has demonstrated an ability to follow through on this project or has a
history of implementing similar activities
10
Activity engages a diversity of Iowa City populations, including low-income households, youth, older adults, immigrants and refugees, BIPOC, and populations with human rights protections
10
Activity can be repeated, copied, shared or modeled by others 5
Total Score 100
Student Grant Scoring Criteria Weight
Activity is connected to and supports City Climate Action Plan goals 15
Activity is creative, innovative, helpful, or educational for grantees or their participants 15
Activity sticks to timeline needed for the project 10
Activity helps fill a community need that is not already being met 10
Activity can be repeated, copied, shared or modeled by others 10
Activity will have a continuing, impactful benefit to community 10
Applicant has a support individual or system to assist with the project 10
Benefit to members of the community through action or involvement in the planning or implementation of the project itself 10
Budget is complete and describes expected activity costs 5
Activity outcomes can be measured and greenhouse gas emissions can be calculated 5
Total Score 100