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grant opportunity. [70] Demand driven processes only use verifiable and objective eligibility criteria as the basis for allocating grants. Assessment criteria are not used. The eligibility criteria must be clearly linked to the achievement of value with relevant money;
          * closed non-competitive processes – for example, where applicants are invited by the entity to submit applications or provide a proposal for a particular grant and the applications or proposals are not assessed against other applicants' submissions but assessed individually against the selection criteria. Better practice closed non-competitive processes either name the eligible applicants and/or provide information on how eligibility was determined; or
          * one-off ad hoc grants – are determined on a proper use and value with relevant money basis, and usually by ministerial decision. [71]
    11.4.   Officials should choose methods that will promote open, transparent, competitive and equitable access to grants.
    11.5.   Competitive, merit-based selection processes can achieve better outcomes and value with relevant money and should be used unless specifically agreed otherwise by a minister, accountable authority or delegate[72]. Where it is proposed to use a method other than a competitive, merit-based selection process,[73] the rationale for using a different approach should be documented and included in the grant opportunity guidelines.
    11.6.   In some circumstances, it may be appropriate to use a non-competitive and/or a non-application based selection process. For example, it may be important to strike a balance between the desire to maximise access to a grant and the need for a timely and cost-effective decision-making process. It may also be appropriate to target particular individuals, organisations, regions, or industry sectors, depending on the government policy outcomes to be achieved.
          * Officials should ensure that publicly available grant opportunities are notified in ways that provide all potential grantees with a reasonable opportunity to apply.
          * Careful consideration should be given to the use of appropriate and effective promotion, to increase awareness of grant opportunities with key target groups. Appropriate and effective promotion of grant opportunities can include print and broadcast media, news features and editorials, newsletters and direct mail, workshops or other special events, public launches or announcements, the internet, social media and the use of outposted officers.[74]
    11.7.   Officials should conduct grants administration in a manner that minimises concerns about equitable treatment.[75] This can provide assurance to the various stakeholders that relevant money has been spent for the approved purposes and is achieving the best possible outcomes.
          * Officials should ensure that decisions in relation to the approval of applications for grants are transparent, well documented and consistent with the legislative and policy requirements set out in Part 1, sections 3 and 4 of the CGRPs.
          * Officials should put in place a transparent and systematic