4.1 Tree Study/Grant Opportunity

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