2023 Winning Grant Proposal Rubric
Download the 2023 Scoring Guidelines
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Exemplary |
Adequate |
Needs Improvement |
Poor |
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Organizational Description |
The organization has a history of success in operating similar programs; The organization is strong and viable. | The organization has operated similar programs with some success; The organization has adequate structure. | The organization has operated similar programs with no evidence of success; The organization has weaknesses. | The organization does not have a track record of operating similar programs; The organization has significant weaknesses. |
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Need/Problem Statement |
The problem/need is clearly articulated with data that is local, relevant, and up-to-date; All sources of data are cited; The need is presented in a compelling manner. | The problem/need is outlined with data that sufficiently identifies the problem; All sources of data are provided, but could be more up-to-date or better connected to the problem being addressed in the project. | The problem/need is described with data, but not at a local level; Data sources are out-of-date or not relevant to the project; Not all sources are cited. | The problem/need is not clearly articulated; Data sources are out-of-date and not relevant to the project; Sources are not cited. |
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Project Design/Approach |
The plan is logical and will likely have a significant impact on the community/target population; The plan appears reasonable, scalable, and builds on other relevant work. | The plan is likely to have an impact on the community/target population; The plan appears reasonable and scalable but does not build on other relevant work. | The plan is likely to have a limited impact on the community/target population; The plan is not scalable nor does it build on other work. | The plan is unlikely to have an impact on the community/target population; The plan does not have a logical approach or build on relevant work in the community. |
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Work Plan/Timeline |
The project can be completed within the proposed timeline; The work plan is well detailed and developed. | The project can likely be completed within the proposed timeline; The work plan has sufficient information and details. | It will be challenging to complete the project within the timeline; The work plan has gaps. | It is unlikely that the project can be completed within the timeline; The work plan is nonexistent or not sufficiently detailed. |
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Partnerships |
The partnerships create a unified vision; Collaboration, information, and resource sharing are maximized. | The partnerships create a shared vision; Resources are shared. | The partnerships create a limited shared vision or sharing of resources. | The partnerships are not identified nor sufficient. |
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Project Goals and Objectives (AKA: Project Outcomes and Indicators) |
The goals of the project are clearly described and visionary; The objectives are concrete and measurable; The goals and objectives will have a significant impact on the need/problem statement. | The goals of the project are visionary; The objectives are concrete and measurable; The goals and objectives will have an impact on the need/problem statement. | The goals are not visionary; The objectives are not concrete or measurable; The goals and objectives will have a limited impact on the need/problem statement. | The goals and objectives are nonexistent or unclear. |
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Evaluation/Assessment Plan |
A practical, useful evaluation/assessment plan addressing the project's impact is described; Participant outcomes and planned activities will both be measured. | An evaluation/assessment plan is provided but some components are unclear; Participant outcomes and planned activities will both be measured. | An evaluation/assessment plan is only partially provided; Participant outcomes are not measured. | The evaluation/assessment plan is insufficient and unlikely to provide useful information on participant outcomes or planned activities. |
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Budget/Budget Narrative |
The planned expenditures are clearly described in the plan; All costs are reasonable, covered, and justified; Excellent use of resources. | The planned expenditures logically support and are necessary for the planned actions. | The planned expenditures might support the planned actions, but require more detail or justification | The planned expenditures do not logically support the planned actions; Some costs are unnecessary. |
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Sustainability |
The proposal describes significant long-term impact beyond initial funding; There is a high likelihood of future implementation or impacts of the program. | The proposal does describe sustainability of parts of the program. | The proposal provides a limited or unclear sustainability plan. | The proposal does not discuss sustainability of the project. |
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Formatting and Writing Style |
The writing is free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors; The style of writing facilitates understanding of the project; The narrative is compelling and engaging. | The writing is largely free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors; The style of writing generally facilitates understanding of the project; The narrative is clear. | The writing includes some grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that distract the reader; The style of writing is unclear; The narrative is confusing to follow. | The writing contains numerous grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors; The style of writing does not facilitate understanding; The narrative is incoherent. |
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