§ 2505.13 - Selection criteria.

The Commission makes awards under this program on the basis of the criteria specified below. The Commission determines the following in evaluating applications:

(a) Ability of the proposed program to serve as an effective model, including demonstrating the effectiveness of results;

(b) Quality of the plan of operation and staffing, including the quality of the management plan, adequacy of the proposed budget in relation to objectives, evaluation plan, and qualifications and capability of any staff assigned to the project;

(c) Extent to which the proposed program builds on existing programs, including both expanding services and improving their quality;

(d) The demonstrated innovation of the program in responding to one or more of the following needs: human, educational, environmental, and public safety;

(e) The demonstrated ability to achieve the goals of this Chapter; and

(f) Inclusion in a State Comprehensive Service Plan.