Code of Maine Rules › 01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY › 001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL › Chapter 802 - DISBURSAL OF CHALLENGE GRANT FUNDS › Section 001-802-6 - Selection Procedures

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The Department
				shall fund successful applications at the third regular meeting following the
				deadline for submission of applications.
All decisions on whether or not projects will be funded will
				  be based on a majority vote of the Department. The Department's decision shall
				  be final.
B. The Department
				will use the following selection criteria to judge the merits of the project
				application. The following point system will guide the Department in the
				selection process and indicate the relative weight assigned to each of the
				chosen criteria.
(1) Project Objectives
The project will be judged on how well it addresses any or
				  all of the four objectives listed in Section 3 of these Rules.
Maximum Points This
				  Section......................................................................
				  50
(2) Conformance with
				District Goals and Needs
Addresses Priority Needs of
				  District............................................................ 10
All projects proposed by the Districts should be written with
				  the top priorities and needs of the local district in mind.
Maximum Points This
				  Section......................................................................
				  10
(3) Quality of Project
				Proposal
(a) Cost
				Effectiveness...........................................................................
				10
The cost of the project will be compared to the benefits
				  realized by its completion. Considerations include the efficiency in using
				  available resources and the extent to which this project addressed the
				  magnitude of the problem.
(b) Work Plan and
				Schedule................................................................. 10
The work plan will be judged for feasibility and allotment of
				  time and money to assure completion within the project time frame.
(c) Evaluation
				Measures........................................................................
				10
Project should include a methodology for evaluation its
				  success. A quantifiable measure is most desirable.
(d) Creative Use of Funding
				Sources..................................................... 10
The Department is encouraging proposals which effectively
				  combine funds from other sources.
Maximum Points This
				  section.......................................................................
				  40
(4) Results
(a) Public Benefits 25
The number of people benefited; the acreage served; reduction
				  in pollution and erosion; proportion of state to which this is applicable;
				  contributions to our understanding of the problem; or additions to the
				  information base will be considered public benefits.
(b)
				Innovation.......................................................................................
				20
The Department will review the project for uniqueness. If
				  successful, is it a concept that could be used in other Districts" Is it a
				  fresh approach to an old problem" Could it be considered a pilot project with a
				  large potential for carry-over statewide"
(c) Time Frame
				Impact...........................................................................
				5
The lasting effects of the project will be considered.
Maximum Points This
				  Section......................................................................
				  50