HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY23 Scoring Criteria2022 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 2022 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 from outcome and by being directly involved in planning and/or
implementation.
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 diverse range 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 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 project
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