OAR 123-047-0047: Evaluation Criteria

(1) Evaluation criteria for Broadband Program applications and for awarding financial assistance shall include: (a) Whether the applicant has capacity or will have capacity to deliver the proposed project; (b) Whether the submitted application is complete, clearly defines the proposed project, and effectively demonstrates a need for financial assistance; and (c) Other criteria provided for in the funding notice, rule, and Handbook as applicable for the respective Broadband Program. (2) Evaluation criteria for the Broadband Service Infrastructure Programs shall also include: (a) Whether the proposed project will directly address factors contributing to the Digital Divide, including lack of access to broadband, lack of affordability of broadband service, and adoption of broadband by end-users; and (b) The quantity of eligible locations to be served by a proposed project and their service levels at the time of the proposal’s submission.