Scoring Rubric

Below is the criteria used by the Staff Development Committee to score grant applications. Please note any application that fails to receive an average of 75pts or higher after combining committee scores will not be considered for an award. Applicants who are denied funding will receive notice as to why following the committee meeting. While applicants cannot appeal decisions, they are welcome and encouraged to reapply in the next award cycle.

Scoring Rubric

Previous Award:
20

3+ Years:
20

3 Years Prior:
15

2 Years Prior:
10

1 Year Prior:
0

Attended Grant Training:
10

Yes:
10

No:
0

    

Project Description:
20

Project is clearly articulated, includes applicants involvement and the project’s relationship to the applicants current job.

Individual Benefits:
15

Description outlines how the proposed project is will enhance applicant’s skill sets related to their current job responsibilities.

Department Benefits:
15

Description outlines enhancements this project brings to applicant’s department.

University Benefits:
20

Description displays advantages 91¶ÌÊÓƵ will gain from the proposed project

Budget & Funding:
10

Matching funds or letter of explanation:
10

No matching funds or letter of explanation:
0

 

  

Supporting Documents:
10

Includes: letter(s) of support, agendas and/or program itineraries, proof of estimated expenses and costs.

TOTAL: 120