Virginia Law

A. The advisory board shall distinguish the class of Option A applications from the class of Option B applications when soliciting, reviewing, and ranking grant applications. Applications shall be considered and ranked only among other applications submitted under the same stated option, either Option A or Option B. Applications initially deemed to meet the purpose of a solicitation and to have substantially addressed the general considerations stated in 22VAC30-50-60 through 22VAC30-50-90, as applicable, shall be subsequently reviewed and ranked according to the following criteria:

1. The purpose and significance of the project;

2. The objectives and expected benefits of the project;

3. The design of the project to include (i) methods, activities, and a timeline for achieving project goals and objectives, and (ii) a system for measuring outcomes and documenting project impact, effectiveness, and any anticipated long-term effects;

4. A detailed budget that is reasonable and appropriate for the scope of the project;

5. The identification of potential sources of funds and fundraising strategies to be used in sustaining the proposed project following termination of a grant award as relevant to the intention of the proposed project;

6. Demonstrated or anticipated capability of the existing or planned organizational structure;

7. The means for consumer involvement in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the project as feasible and relevant to the intention of the proposed project; and

8. A commitment to include the participation of small, women-owned and minority businesses, as such are available and capable of participation.

B. When initially reviewing applications or subsequently reviewing and ranking applications, the advisory board may ask an applicant to provide required information that is missing from the application or additional clarifying information relating to the application and proposed project. Failure to provide missing information or failure to provide additional information that is material and relevant may result in the rejection or lowered ranking of an application.