Project Description (10 Points) | - The description concisely summarizes the specific project to be funded by the grant award
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Project Team Members (10 Points) | - The designated project team appears qualified to undertake the proposed project
- The project team includes representation from district, school, and community stakeholder groups that will be involved in or impacted by the implementation of the proposed project
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Action Plan & Timeline (15 Points) | - The proposed project action plan addresses the steps needed to successfully complete the project
- Target completion dates are realistic and will enable the project to be completed within the 18-month performance period (starting June 2020)
- Events where the grant will be promoted, such as a ribbon cutting ceremony, and materials will be distributed are identified
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Community Engagement (15 Points) | - The proposed project will capitalize on collaborations between district/school stakeholders including union leadership, certificated staff, parents, and representatives from community-based organizations (i.e., municipal green team municipal and county agencies, civic or community-based organizations, nonprofits, professional organizations and local businesses)
- Details on how the project will be shared with the school community are included
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Impact on the School Community (30 Points) | - The project will augment existing green team efforts and contribute toward making progress in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program
- The proposed project is unique, innovative and addresses a specific need
- What the project hopes to accomplish is clear and relevant background information is provided to better understand the impact of the project
- Who will benefit from the proposed project (students, school staff, families, community) and how is clearly articulated
- Project outcomes will be evaluated
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Budget (20 Points) | - The Budget Narrative clearly summarizes project expenses and identifies all the sources of funding needed to complete the proposed project, including in-kind contributions such as volunteer hours
- The project leverages no or low cost resources to cost-effectively complete the proposed project
- It is clear that all additional funding besides the grant is in-hand or committed
- The detailed project budget is consistent with the Budget Narrative and clearly identifies the eligible project expenses that will be billed to the grant
- The budget is realistic, costs are justified and resource contributions, including in-kind, have a reasonable value
- Promotional items including “give-aways” (i.e. T-shirts, water bottles), incentives, refreshment or awards do not comprise more than 10% ($1,000) of the proposed grant budget
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