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DEPARTMENT 4F 2023 <br /> NATURAL RESOURCES ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants <br /> Exhibit A:Application evaluation score sheet <br /> Selection Criteria and Weight <br /> The steering committee will be reviewing each eligible application on a 100-point scale.Scores will be used <br /> to develop final recommendations.Applicants are encouraged to score their own applications using the <br /> evaluation score sheet before submitting the application.While not required,this step may help applicants <br /> meet the criteria that grant reviewers will be scoring. <br /> Applications tothe ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants will be evaluated and ranked according tothe Points <br /> following criteria and points: <br /> 1. Project serves community(or communities)with population less than 20,000 9 <br /> 2. Project Overview and Need <br /> • Application is clear,complete,and descriptive <br /> • Community has a readiness to take on a project of the proposed scope and size 30 <br /> • EAB prioritized,especially removing and replacing ash that pose significant safety concerns <br /> • Project prioritizes the preservation and increase of canopy cover,and/or maintenance <br /> 3. Project Timeline <br /> • Timeline provides specific dates for all activities <br /> • Timeline is easy to read and comprehend <br /> • Timeline follows best management practice for EAB infestations 15 <br /> • Timeline accounts for grant program reporting and end dates <br /> 4. Project Budget and Budget Explanation <br /> • Budget explanation provides specific dollar amounts for anticipated use <br /> • Budget totals equal amount requested 10 <br /> • Financially realistic and cost effective <br /> • Project seeks to replant more trees than removed <br /> 5. Project Impacts on Priority Populations <br /> • Planning and collaboration clearly serves and includes areas of concern for <br /> environmental justice(communities with higher populations of low-income residents, <br /> people of color,including tribal communities,or both) <br /> • Communities in areas of concern are engaged and input is incorporated prior to project <br /> implementation and through the project 20 <br /> • Applicant demonstrates actionable items for these communities(examples <br /> include program focal areas,outreach offered in multiple languages,added inclusion), impacts <br /> on diverse populations are clear and tangible <br /> 6. Communications <br /> • Communication strategies directly related to project accomplishments,activities,or both, 8 <br /> and multiple forms of communication are listed with potential to reach the public <br /> • EAB-related messaging included designed to slow the spread <br /> 7. Key Personnel <br /> • Key personnel are listed with corresponding project roles <br /> • All certifications and education degrees are listed for staff or contractors 8 <br /> • A high scoring community will have staff or contractorswith a degree in a related field,or a <br /> combination/multiple staff with ISA Certified Arborist,TCIA accreditations,or both <br /> Tota 1 100 <br /> Page 9 of 9 July 2023 <br />