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rflDEPARTMENT OF 2021 Shade Tree Program <br /> NATURAL RESOURCES Bonding 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 <br /> used to develop final recommendations.Applicants are encouraged to score their own applications <br /> using the evaluation score sheet before submitting the application.While not required,this step may <br /> help applicants meet the criteria that grant reviewers will be scoring. <br /> Applications to the Shade Tree Program Bonding Grants will be evaluated and ranked according to the <br /> following criteria: <br /> 1. Known EAB infestation Within Applicant's Boundaries 5 <br /> 2. Project Overview and Need <br /> • Application is clear and complete <br /> • Community has a readiness to take on a project of the proposed scope and size 20 <br /> • Project focuses on significant public safety concerns <br /> 3. Project Timeline <br /> • Timeline provides specific dates for all activities <br /> • Timeline is easy to read and comprehend 15 <br /> • Timeline follows best management practice of not removing ash trees when EAB <br /> are actively flying(no ash removals May-September) <br /> 4. Project Budget and Budget Explanation <br /> • Budget explanation provides specific dollar amounts for anticipated use 20 <br /> • Budget totals equal amount requested <br /> • Financially realistic and cost effective <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 <br /> residents,people of color, including tribal communities,or both) 20 <br /> • Applicant demonstrates actionable items for these communities(examples include <br /> program focal areas,outreach offered in multiple languages,added inclusion), <br /> impacts on diverse populations are clear and tangible <br /> 6. Communications <br /> • Communication strategies directly related to project accomplishments,activities, 10 <br /> or both,and multiple forms of communication are listed with potential to reach <br /> the public <br /> • EAB-related messaging included <br /> 7. Key Personnel <br /> • All certifications and education degrees are listed for staff or contractors <br /> • A high scoring community will have staff or contractors with a degree in a related 10 <br /> field,or a combination/multiple staff with ISA Certified Arborist,TCIA <br /> accreditations,or both <br /> Total 100 <br /> Page 8 of 8 February,2021 <br />