Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 391-2 - COASTAL RESOURCES › Subject 391-2-5 - COASTAL INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 391-2-5-.17 - Non-Research Project Evaluation Criteria

Current through Rules and
				Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Non-Research Project Evaluation
				  Criteria
Project proposals will be evaluated on a numerical
				  scale based upon the following criteria. Total points available = 140
_____ Problem Statement
(Max 15 points)
8-15 points The proposal clearly defines the problem or issue
				  and describes how the project will resolve the problem.
1-7 points The proposal clearly defines the problem or issue,
				  however, it does not clearly describe how the project will resolve the
				  problem.
0 points The proposal does not clearly define a problem or
				  there is no connection shown between the project and the problem.
_____ Project Outcomes
(Max 15 points)
8-15 points The project outcomes are clear and concise; the
				  proposal shows how the outcomes are attainable and/or that they will produce
				  useable results.
1-7 points The project outcomes are clear; however, it is not
				  clear that the outcomes are attainable and/or that they will produce useable
				  results.
0 points The project outcomes are not clear and
				  concise.
_____ Project Work Schedule, Deliverables and Budget
(Max 15 points)
8-15 points The project work schedule and budget are clearly
				  stated, clearly linked, and provide a logical sequence to produce well-defined
				  deliverables
and
the budget optimizes funding through an
				  efficient use of funds as illustrated by budget and budget narrative.
1-7 points The project work schedule and budget are clearly
				  stated, clearly linked and provide a logical sequence to produce well-defined
				  deliverables.
0 points The project work schedule, deliverables and budget
				  are unclear or unrealistic.
_____ Coastal Resource Management and Planning /
				  Practicality
(Max 20 points)
11-20 points The proposed project clearly describes its
				  application to the Georgia Coastal Management Program mission and specifically
				  identifies practical uses for the project information or project result (can be
				  an educational experience or construction project) by coastal managers
				  (federal, state and/or local level).
1-10 points The proposed project clearly describes its
				  application to the Georgia Coastal Management Program mission, but does not
				  specifically identify the practical use of the project information or result by
				  coastal managers.
0 points The proposed project does not clearly describe its
				  application or utility to coastal managers.
_____ Timing/Immediacy
(Max 10 points)
6-10 points The project can be done only at this time due to
				  current circumstances and the proposal clearly describes and supports those
				  circumstances.
1-5 points The project may be done at some future time, but
				  project benefits will be maximized if its completion can capitalize on current
				  circumstances.
0 points The project may be done at a future time with no
				  significant ill effects accruing to the project benefits.
_____ Planning Priority
(Max 15 points)
8-15 points The project is
specifically
				  identified
by one or more federal, state, regional, and/or local
				  plans. (
Applicant must reference or attach a copy of the relevant section
				  of the plan(s) in order to receive points
.)
1-7 points The project need is
conceptually
				  supported
by one federal, state, regional, and/or local plan.
				  (
Applicant must reference or attach a copy of the relevant section of the
				  plan(s) in order to receive points.
)
0 points The project is not identified or conceptually
				  supported in a published plan.
_____ Natural Resource Conservation, Protection,
				  Restoration and Enhancement
(Max 15 points)
1-15 points Rank the degree to which the project will
conserve, protect, restore, sustain, or enhance
a
				  coastal resource(s).
_____ Community Partnership and Volunteer
				  Involvement
(Max 10 points)
6-10 points The project involves cooperation with two or more
				  coastal municipalities, community agencies or organizations, or volunteers will
				  contribute a
substantial
amount of time and effort to the
				  project. The application clearly describes how partners will contribute and
				  does not just make a conclusory statement.
1-5 points The project involves cooperation with one coastal
				  municipality, community agency or organization, or volunteers will contribute a
moderate
amount of time and effort to the project. The
				  application clearly describes how the partner will contribute and does not just
				  make a conclusory statement.
0 points The project involves only the applicant agency and
				  does not include the use of volunteers or partner organizations.
_____ Communications Component
(Max 15
				  points)
8-15 points The proposed project clearly describes an
				  educational and/or training component which provides information and findings
				  to multiple audiences (i.e. scientific community, local government, general
				  public, key stakeholders, etc.).
1-7 points The proposed project clearly describes an
				  educational and/or training component which provides information and findings
				  to a specific targeted audience or the general public, but not to both
0 points The proposed project does not clearly describe an
				  educational and/or training component.
_____ Matching of Sub-Grant Funds
(Max 10
				  points)
10 points The project provides other public and/or private
				  investments (match) equal to or greater than 200% (i.e. 2:1) of the requested
				  federal funds.
7 points The project provides other public and/or private
				  investments (match) equal to or greater than 150% (i.e. 1.5:1) of the requested
				  federal funds.
4 points The project provides other public and/or private
				  investments (match) equal to or greater than 110% (i.e. 1.1:1) of the requested
				  federal funds.
0 points The project does not provide more than the required
				  100% (i.e. 1:1) of the requested federal funds.
_____ REVIEWER TOTAL (Max 140 points)
Reviewer's Comments:
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											12-5-323,
				  28-5-122.