Section 39-3207 - AWARD CRITERIAThe board shall award grants based on the following weighted criteria:
(1) Background of applicant organization. The applicant must show adequate experience, knowledge, and qualifications to adequately perform the scope of work: weight = 15%;(2) Community support. The applicant must demonstrate community support for the project: weight = 10%;(3) Specificity and clarity of scope of project. The proposal will be evaluated based upon demonstrated need and the extent to which the goals and objectives are specific, measurable, and relevant to the purpose of the proposal and the activities planned to accomplish those objectives are germane and can be sustained beyond the grant time frame: weight = 30%;(4) Monitoring and evaluation. The proposal will be evaluated based on the extent to which the monitoring and evaluation system will document program progress, or improved patient health outcomes if applicable, and measure effectiveness: weight = 15%;(5) Budget. The proposal will be evaluated based on the extent to which a detailed itemized budget and justification are consistent with stated objectives and planned program activities: weight = 20%;(6) Geographical community health center equity. The board shall consider the geographical distribution of past grant awards and shall endeavor to meet community health centers' needs in an equitable manner statewide: weight = 10%.[39-3207, added 2007, ch. 199, sec. 1, p. 607.]