The objectives of the proposed project are clearly defined and the outcomes are measurable. The project design is sound and contains program elements directly linked to the achievement of project objectives. The project management and overall organizational capability demonstrate the applicant's capacity to successfully operate and support the project.
Budgeted costs are reasonable, allowable, and cost effective for the proposed activities.
These criteria can also be enhanced to more clearly define the program requirements. Each competitive program announcement will indicate any additional program-specific review criteria to be considered in the peer review for that program. The assigned points for each criterion will be specified in the program announcement.