NW Insurance Council

Rating Criteria For SNAP & Community Building Grants

Goals & Objectives:

The project should address public safety and quality of life issues and to provide activities designed to reduce crime and increase safety.
All objectives identified should be clear and attainable.
The project provides a measurable benefit to the residents.
The timeline is well-defined and reflects a one-year time limit.

Project Design:

The project design should reflect sound planning, adequate resources, and sufficient experience to ensure a reasonable expectation of success.
The project should include a well-defined, measurable evaluation procedure.
The project will be sustainable after the grant period has ended.
The Project should incorporate City, Weed and Seed, as well as other resources, if applicable.

Community Participation:

SNAP proposals must include meeting minutes showing board, and/or community approval for proposed projects.
Planned activities are realistic and have the support of residents.
The project includes broad-based involvement of neighborhood residents in the decision making process.
The Proposal demonstrates a realistic plan for recruiting community members such as youth, seniors and minority members to participate.
The project is accessible to all neighborhood residents.

Administrative Capability:

The requesting organization is capable of providing administrative support and supervision of the project.

Budget:

The proposed budget is accurate, complete, and consistent with the proposed project.
The budget reflects an economical use of funds.