All grant proposals will be evaluated to ensure they conform to PCSB Community Foundation’s policies and its mission. All evaluations will be carried out in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner. The Foundation will consider supporting projects and initiatives that meet one or more of the following criteria:
Directly related to Foundation priorities and areas of interest.
Include a strategy for leveraging other resources and support from the Community.
Produce cost-effective, measurable results.
Provide incentive and stimulation for the private and public sectors to work together in community problem solving.
Encourage coordination with other efforts.
Advance innovative and long term strategies that will address recognized needs.
Demonstrate an ability to be sustainable or to obtain future funding if it will be needed.