OAR 123-500-0035: Evaluation Criteria

Cultural Development Grant applications are evaluated according to how they address the themes described in OAR 123-500-0010(1). Additional evaluation criteria include: (1) Significance of the activity or the project, including the quality of the organization(s), structures, works of art, or services that will be involved; (2) The potential to broaden or deepen public knowledge, understanding, appreciation of, and access to culture; (3) The appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project goals and design, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project's personnel; (4) Evidence of sound fiscal management; (5) Evidence of public or private matching funds or in-kind services; (6) The process by which the project will be evaluated and plans in place to sustain or maintain the activity or project, if appropriate, following the period of the grant.