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LCCMR Page 9 Evaluation Criteria The following criteria, as applicable, will be considered in evaluating proposals: • Funding Priorities: Responds to RFP funding priorities. • Multiple Benefits: Delivers multiple benefits to Minnesota's environment and natural resources. • Outcomes: Identifies clear objectives likely to result in measurable, demonstrated, and meaningful outcomes. • Knowledge Base: Contributes to the knowledge base or disseminates information that will benefit other efforts. • Extent of Impact: Results in broad, long-term impacts of statewide, regional, or local significance. • Innovation: Employs or demonstrates innovative approaches to more effectively and efficiently solve specific environment and natural resources issues. • Scientific/Technical Basis: Reflects current scientific and technical knowledge, standards, and best practices. • Urgency: Addresses an issue for which immediate future action is urgent and critical to avoid undesirable consequences. • Capacity and Readiness: Demonstrates capacity and readiness for efforts to be managed and completed in timely, accountable, and effective manner. • Leverage: Leverages collaborative partnerships and additional efforts, resources, and non -state funds. How To Apply Proposals due by April 2, 2021 at 4:30PM 1. Register for an account on the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System. 2. Login and click "Create a New Proposal." 3. Follow the instructions for completing your proposal. If you would like to view blank sample proposals, you can find them on our 2022 Funding Process page. 4. Upload your completed attachments as required: A. Visual component or map (1 page limit) B. Letter or resolution from your governing board authorizing submission of the proposal (non -profits, tribes, and local units of government only) C. 990 tax information, certified audit, or board -reviewed financial statements as required 5. Review all information and attachments. 6. Click "Submit." (Note: state and federal agencies, colleges, and universities must have an authorized representative submit the proposal). 7. Save or print the confirmation email. Please check your junk mail folder if the confirmation email does not appear in your inbox. Contact LCCMR if you did not receive a confirmation email or if your proposal status does not appear as "Final Submitted" on your dashboard. 8. To follow along with the 2022 funding process, visit our 2022 Funding Process page.