HomeMy WebLinkAboutHOME-ARP ScoringFY23 HOME-ARP Scoring Criteria
I.General Information and Project Need Points Score Reference
1
Project description is clear and explains how the project will address a specific goal from
City Steps 2025
Goal:
Y/N Q2; Q3
2 Are there staff concerns that affect the agency's ability to successfully undertake the
proposed project?
Comment:
Y/N
Submission; Staff Experience
3 Does the project serve the qualifying populations?
a. The proposal clearly demonstrates that the project assists all qualifying populations. 20
b. The proposal clearly demonstrates that the project assists one or more qualifying populations. 10
c. The project does not assist an eligible population or it is unclear if a qualifying population is
assisted.
0
4 Does the project respond to the impacts of COVID-19?
a. The proposal clearly demonstrates that the project responds to the impacts of COVID-19. 20
b. The proposal somewhat demonstrates that the project responds to the impacts of COVID-19. 10
c. The project does demonstrates that the project responds to the impacts of COVID-19.0
40
II.Budget and Resources Points Score Application Reference
5 Has the applicant provided an itemized project budget detailed enough to determine that the
proposed expenditures have been researched, documented and are deemed reasonable?
a. Based on Sources and Uses of Funds, budget appears accurate, comprehensive, and detailed.
Costs are clearly documented and appear reasonable and justified.
20
b. Based on Sources and Uses of Funds, budget appears reasonable, but not clear, comprehensive,
or detailed. The budget is substantively mathematically correct (i.e. minor errors noted), and/or does
not appear complete.
10
c. Based on Sources and Uses of Funds, budget appears questionable and/or unreasonable. The
budget is substantively mathematically incorrect.
0
6 Has the agency demonstrated that they have the resources and fiscal capacity to
successfully complete the proposed project?
a. The agency has clearly demonstrated that they have the resources and fiscal capacity to
successfully complete the proposed project.
20
b. The agency has somewhat demonstrated that they have the resources and fiscal capacity to
successfully complete the proposed project.
10
c. The agency does not have the resources or fiscal capacity to complete the proposed project or it
is unclear based on the proposal.
0
40
III.Feasibility and Community Impact Points Score Application Reference
7 Will the project prioritize any special populations (Example: people experiencing
homelessness or people with disabilities)?
a. The proposal clearly demonstrates that the project assists all eligible populations. 20
b. The proposal clearly demonstrates that the project prioritizes one or more eligible populations. 10
Q5; Q5a; Q5b; Q5c; Q5d; Q5e
Q5; Q17; Q18 Application
Attachments
Total Section II Points
Q6
Total Section I Points
Q2
Q4
c. The project does not assist an eligible population or it is unclear if a special population is assisted.
0
8 Does the project meet community demand for housing type?
a. Yes the project meets the current community demand for housing type. 20
b. The project does not meet current demand for housing type. 0
c. Not applicable, proposal does not include a housing activity (Example: supportive services
projects).
20
8 Does the project meet community demand for service type?
a. Yes the project meets the current community demand for service type. 20
b. The project does not meet current demand for service type. 0
c. Not applicable, proposal does not include a supportive service activity (Example: rental housing
projects).
20
9 Does the project schedule adequately demonstrate the project will be completed within the
required time period?
a. The project timeline is realistic and the project will proceed when grant funds are available. 20
b. The project timeline is somewhat realistic and will proceed within a reasonable time period. 10
c. The project timeline is unclear or the project is not ready to proceed. 0
10 Will the project promote long-term, efficient use of funding (covering the compliance period at
a minimum)?
Non-Congregate Shelters: HOME-ARP Funds cannot be used for operating costs of non-congregate shelters.
a. The proposal clearly demonstrates the long-term, efficient use of funding which meets or exceeds
the required compliance period.
20
b. The proposal somewhat demonstrates long-term, efficient use of funding that covers the required
compliance period.
10
c. The proposal does not demonstrate long-term, efficient use of funding and/or does not cover the
required compliance period.
0
100
IV Capacity and Applicant History Points Score Application Reference
11 Has the agency successfully completed federally funded projects through the City of Iowa
City of equal or larger scale in the last five years without compliance issues?Points
a. Yes, the agency has completed federally funded projects through the City of equal or larger scale
in the last five years without compliance issues. 20
b. The agency has completed federally funded projects through the City of a smaller scale in the last
five years without compliance issues. 10
c. The agency has completed federally funded projects through the City of equal or larger scale
resulting in compliance issues in the last 5 years. 0
d. The agency has not completed a federally funded project through the City of any scale. 0
12 Has the agency demonstrated experience with relevant project specific federal requirements
that may apply to the proposed project such as TBRA?
a. Yes, adequate experience demonstrated.20
b. Not applicable, project is not anticipated to have project specific federal rules such as Davis
Bacon or Section 3 apply.
10
c. No experience or inadequate demonstration of experience with specific federal requirements that
may apply to the project.
0
13 Has the agency adequately described their business/operations plan approach and explained
the relevant factors to help verify demand for the proposed project?
a. Yes, the agency has clearly described their business/operations plan approach and explained the
relevant factors to help verify demand for the proposed project.
20
b. The agency has somewhat described their business/operations plan approach and explained the
relevant factors to help verify demand for the proposed project.
10
c. The agency has not described their business/operations plan approach and/or explained the
relevant factors to help verify demand for the proposed project or it is unclear based on the proposal.
0
14 Does the agency have sufficient staff resources, technical expertise, and experience to carry
out the project based on the information provided?
Score between 0 to 20 with 20 being the highest level of sufficiency, expertise, and experience. 0-20
80
V Bonus Points Points Score Reference
15 Letter/s of support for the project submitted from community organizations. 5 Application Attachments
16 Is the agency a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in good
standing?5 Q1; Staff Information
17 Did the agency submit letters or other evidence of financial commitment for sources listed in
the project budget?
a. Letters or other evidence of financial commitment provided for all applicable sources listed in the
project budget.
10
b. Letters or other evidence of financial commitment provided for some of the sources listed in the
project budget.
5
c. Other sources of financing not committed or no documentation submitted. 0
18 What percentage of funds has the agency leveraged for the project?
Leverage is determined by total request for City HOME-ARP funds divided by total project cost.
a. 51-99 percent 20
b. 16-50 percent 10
d. 15 percent or less 0
40
Summary
Total Section III Points
Q17; Q18
Q18; Q19
100.00%Percentage of Maximum Score (300 Possible Points)
Project Total Score
Q10; Q20; Q21; Application
Attachments
300
Total Section IV Points
Total Bonus Points
Q5; Application Attachments
Q5; Application Attachments
Q22
Q7; Needs Assessment
Q11
Q12; Q15; Pro Forma
Q8; Q9 Needs Assessment