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6.1.D. - Page 8 <br /> Proposal Evaluation Criteria <br /> Grant proposals that meet the eligibility criteria will be evaluated, on a competitive basis, using the following criteria: <br /> • Demonstrated need for the services proposed and likelihood that a significant number of people from the targeted <br /> community will benefit.Applicants must document that the economic downturn has increased the need for an existing <br /> service or created the need for a new service. <br /> • Clarity of project description and project activities regarding steps to be taken to achieve desired outcomes. <br /> • Achievable timeline that corresponds to the key activities. <br /> • Meaningful benchmarks and indicators of success with respect to clients served, shelter nights, meals served, <br /> case management sessions, households receiving financial assistance and other specific metrics in addition to the <br /> aforementioned list.See section below on Evaluation, Monitoring and Grantee Learning Activities for more information. <br /> • Innovative and effective strategy with potential for systems change. <br /> • Organizational capacity to implement project—including staffing and leadership,operational and fiscal management. <br /> • Established track record in specific program content area or potential to achieve needed content expertise. <br /> • Ability to leverage financial, human and technical resources leading to greater impact. <br /> • Ability to contribute content area knowledge to the field. <br /> Total Awards <br /> The community foundation has designated$1 million total for this year's round of grants for food-and shelter-serving <br /> organizations in both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Overall,the community foundation anticipates awarding between <br /> 20-25 grants,with the majority of grants ranging from $50,000-$70,000. In addition,the community foundation expects to <br /> award a limited number of smaller grants in the$10,000-$25,000 range for agencies that provide services to particular ethnic/ <br /> language communities and whose capacity and/or proposed activities merit a lesser award. For San Mateo County applicants,the <br /> grant size may be larger due to the partnership between the community foundation and the county. <br /> The community foundation and San Mateo County partnership will result in designating a total of$1 million ($500,000 from <br /> each funder)for food- and shelter-serving organizations in San Mateo County.The additional $500,000 in grant awards from <br /> San Mateo County is a one-time supplement to county funding for Core Service Agency activities. Given the breadth and depth <br /> of need for safety-net services, multi-year grants will not be awarded. Budget requests will be closely analyzed and applicants <br /> should include a budget narrative that makes clear the necessity of the project's specific line items. <br /> Please note that proposal narratives may be posted publicly on the community foundation's website to reflect the value of <br /> transparency and encourage learning among grantees and future applicants as well as members of the community at large.All <br /> applications for San Mateo County funding become public documents once submitted. <br /> In Santa Clara County,the community foundation has designated $500,000 for awards to emergency assistance organizations <br /> that provide food and shelter services. Emergency Assistance Agencies located in Santa Clara County will have a proven track <br /> record of success in partnering with the community foundation and experience in collaborating with Health and Human Service <br /> agencies.As noted above,the majority of grant awards will range from $50,000-$70,000,and it is anticipated that awards to a <br /> limited number of organizations may consist of grants in the$10,000-$25,000 range for those providing services to <br /> ethnic/language communities. <br /> 4 <br />