**[Section 1115 and SIP Evaluation Criteria]{.underline}**

**[Criteria Elements:]{.underline}**

**Objectives and Need for Assistance:**

-   **What is the problem** the project is designed to address/resolve;
    is this the only way to resolve it\-- what enhancements will the
    project make?

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-   **Clearly identifies the principal and subordinate objectives of the
    project**\--these should be consistent with the project\'s approach
    and the framework that you will use to address the problem area.

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-   **Identifies the conceptual or theoretical framework** for this
    project/model and identifies other successful demonstration projects
    that may have implications for the proposed demonstration.

**Approach:**

-   **Describe how the project will accomplish the goals and objectives
    of the project**; i.e. how the proposed work will be accomplished;
    the factors which might delay or accelerate the approach; the other
    agencies you need to coordinate with to accomplish the goals might
    be described here.

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-   **Develop a detailed management plan** which includes specific tasks
    and timelines.

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-   **Identify specific staff qualifications and roles** **and
    organization experience**\-- In other words, what expertise is
    needed at the state/local level to carry out the project; if
    contractor staff are needed, specify what skills or technical
    expertise are required; and describe the experience of the
    organization to show the applicant\'s ability to administer and
    implement the project effectively and efficiently.

**Results and Evaluation:**

-   **List the specific results/benefits to be achieved** (How can the
    success of the project be measured?); the extent to which they are
    consistent with the goals and objectives of the project.

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-   **Identifies the kinds of data to be collected and the reporting
    process;** and discuss the evaluation methodology used to achieve
    the results of the project.

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-   **For Section 1115 projects-Describe the evaluation methodology
    (random assignment demonstrations are preferred);** Include adequate
    budget for meaningful evaluation for such activities as local site
    data collection, training, sampling if appropriate, random
    assignment to experimental and control groups if appropriate, and
    third party consultation. Independent evaluations are required.

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-   **For SIP grants,** independent evaluations are not required.

**Budget and Budget Justification:**

-   **Develop a detailed budget justification** (include staff positions
    required, travel, equipment, supplies, etc.)

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-   **Project costs are reasonable** and allocates sufficient funds
    appropriately across tasks/activities to accomplish objectives.

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-   **Section 1115 budget calculation \--Example**

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  **Section 1115 grant funds (29%)**         **\$ 29,000**

  **State IV-D Agency Share ( 5%)**          **5,000**

  **Title IV-D FFP (66%)**                   **66,000**

  **Total**                                  **\$100,000**
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**Preferences:**

-   **For SIP grants only,** preference will be given to those grant
    applicants representing IV-D agencies and applicant organizations
    who have cooperative agreements (or letters of commitment) with IV-D
    Agencies. Must attach the signed agreement/letter to get full
    credit.