Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 173-2-6 - Grant Evaluation Criteria6.1. Unless supplemented in the grant announcement, the criteria listed in this section will be used by Library Commission staff to evaluate proposals submitted under this program. The distribution of points to be awarded per criterion will be identified in the grant announcement.6.2. Project design and technical merit. Reviewers will consider the soundness of the applicant's approach, the project's technical and financial feasibility, the adequacy of financial and other resources, the capabilities and experience of the applicant and its project management team, the project goals, and identified community needs and benefits. Points will be awarded under the following project elements: 6.2.1. Comprehensiveness and feasibility. Reviewers will assess the technical and economic feasibility of the project and how well its goals and objectives address the challenges of the library service population area. Reviewers must make a finding of operational sustainability for any points to be awarded. Projects for which future grant funding is likely to be required to assure ongoing operations will not receive any points.6.2.2. Demonstrated experience. Reviewers will consider whether the applicant or its project team have demonstrated experience in successfully administering and carrying out projects that are comparable to that proposed in the application.6.2.3. Community needs. Reviewers will consider the applicant's assessment of community needs to be addressed by the proposed project as well as the severity of physical and economic challenges affecting the target communities.6.2.4. Project evaluation and performance measures. Reviewers will consider the applicant's suggested project evaluation and performance criteria.6.3. Priority considerations. Evaluation points may also be awarded for projects that advance any priority interests identified in the grant announcement. The grant announcement may incorporate all or some of the priority criteria listed below and may supplement these criteria.6.3.1. Projects involving replacement or reconstruction of public library facilities destroyed or damaged by flood, tornado, fire, earthquake or other disasters, either man-made or produced by nature.6.3.2. Projects to correct conditions in the library or on library property determined to be severe and continuing health or life safely hazards.6.3.3. Alterations necessary to provide accessibility for qualified individuals with disabilities.6.3.4. Projects designed to address population growth or to replace aging public library facilities.6.3.5. Other unique solutions to facility needs. These projects include design concepts that enhance library service to the community, including, but not limited to, technological improvements and energy conservation.6.3.6. Economic hardship points may be awarded when the service population area suffers from documented severe economic hardship.6.3.7. Projects that evidence significant commitments of funds, contributed property, equipment, or other in-kind support for the project may be awarded additional points for this criterion.