Grant Applications Rubric and Scoring

UWNCO Community Impact Cabinet

Thank you for agreeing to be a part of our current funding cycle’s Community Impact Cabinet.

Use the buttons below to review and score each of the applications you have been assigned.

There are two types of applications: Community Collaboration Grants and Impact Partner Grants. Please check the type of application you will be reviewing and then click on the corresponding button below to enter your scores.

Collaboration Grant Application: Scoring & Rubric

Collaboration Name:*

Reviewer Name:*

Reviewer Email:*

PLEASE NOTE: Reviewer name and email are collected for UWNCO's internal use only and will not be shared.

SECTION ONE: COLLABORATION INFORMATION. Worth up to 10 points.

Does the collaboration have a designated backbone organization with contact information?
Does the collaboration list at least 1 member organization other than the backbone?
Does the collaboration have a well-defined mission statement that addresses a community need that fits within UWNCO's Bold Goals (Successful Children, Healthy Families, Self-Sufficient Residents)?

Points Awarded for Section One (out of a total of 10 possible):*

Notes on Section 1 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION TWO: COMMON GOAL OF COLLABORATION. Worth up to 20 points.

Does the collaboration have a clearly defined goal?
Does the goal directly relate to the results statement chosen?
Will the activities described help to achieve the stated goal?
Do these activities fill a gap in the community (rather than just unnecessarily duplicate programs?)

Points Awarded for Section Two (out of a total of 20 possible):*

Notes on Section 2 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION THREE: TARGET POPULATIONS. Worth up to 10 points.

Is there a clear plan for reaching target populations?
Is there a plan to engage the target population's input in making collaboration improvements?

Points Awarded for Section Three (out of a total of 10 possible):*

Notes on Section 3 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION FOUR: PERFORMANCE MEASURES. Worth up to 25 points.

Does the applicant seem to understand how to create performance measures (PMs)?
Do PMs emphasize answers to the question, "Is Anyone Better Off?"
Do PMs directly relate to program goals? Will these PMs help them determine if they are reaching the program goal?
Is there a clear plan for collection of and use of data in order to improve the program (not just for compliance reasons)?
Does the collaboration show an understanding about how to use data?

Points Awarded for Section Four (out of a total of 25 possible):*

Notes on Section 4 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION FIVE: COLLECTIVE IMPACT FRAMEWORK. Worth up to 25 points.

Does the collaboration have regular meeting times?
Does the collaboration have well-defined plans for sharing information among members?
Does the collaboration have diverse membership or have a plan for creating a more diverse membership?
Does the collaboration have proactive ideas on ensuring equity?
Is there a fair and equitable process in place to distribute funds?

Points Awarded for Section Five (out of a total of 25 possible):*

Notes on Section 5 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION SIX: FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Worth up to 10 points.

Does the funding request seem reasonable for activities proposed and does NOT constitute entire program need?
Is there a plan to supplement funding with in-kind and volunteer efforts when appropriate?

Points Awarded for Section Six (out of a total of 10 possible):*

Notes on Section 6 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

Total score for this application:

Additional notes:

Score a Collaboration Grant Application

Impact Partner Grant Application: Scoring & Rubric

Applicant Organization:*

Reviewer Name:*

Reviewer Email:*

PLEASE NOTE: Reviewer name and email are collected for UWNCO's internal use only and will not be shared.

SECTION ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATION. Worth up to 5 points.

Does the applicant have clear contact information?
Does the applicant have a well-defined mission statement that addresses a community need that fits within UWNCO's Bold Goals (Successful Children, Healthy Families, Self-Sufficient Residents)?

Points Awarded for Section One (out of a total of 5 possible):*

Notes on Section 1 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION TWO: PROGRAM. Worth up to 10 points.

Do the program activities directly relate to the result statement chosen?
Will the program help to achieve the desired result?
Do these activities fill a gap in the community (rather than just unnecessarily duplicate programs)?

Points Awarded for Section Two (out of a total of 10 possible):*

Notes on Section 2 scoring. Please explain how you arrived at your score.*

SECTION THREE: TARGET POPULATIONS. Worth up to 25 points.

Is there a clear plan for reaching the target population(s)?
Does the program have a proactive plan for reaching a diverse population?
Does the program proactively ensure equitable engagement?
Is there a plan to engage the target population’s input in making program improvements?

Points Awarded for Section Three (out of a total of 25 possible):*