SECTION 320:15-2-2. Grant selection weighted criteria

  All project proposals will be evaluated and ranked using the following weighted criteria:

(1)   Historical importance of the collections or theme of the applicant organization as defined by the most current OHS Historic Context Review Report (available upon request), which is in effect at the time of the solicitation of proposals.This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of three (3).

(2)   Project potential, which may include, fulfilling a demonstrated need in the community or for the applicant organization, economic impact on community or organization, publicly accessible product/service, possible impact on the scope of collections, or produces measurable outcomes.This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of five (5).

(3)   Institutional readiness of applicant organization, which may include past accomplishments, programming/activities, facilities, base of support, strength of organizational strategic plan, community engagement, participation of board members/volunteers, accessibility to the public, or record of collecting experience/care. This criteria shall be weighted a factor of three (3).

(4)   Implementation of project, which may include a clear and comprehensive explanation of the project, a clear explanation of how the project will be accomplished, identification of staff, volunteer, and/or third party vendor responsibilities, identification of deadlines, method for gauging project impact, or ability to complete project within one year. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of three (3).

(5)   Organizational impact, which may include a description of how the project fits into the long-term goals of the applicant organization, a description of how the project will increase the ability to attract and diversify future funders, and the ability to capitalize on the project's success to springboard into future projects/collaborations. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of three (3).

(6)   Failure to meet requirements from past Heritage Preservation Grant award (if applicable).This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of negative two (-2).

[Source: Added at 36 Ok Reg 1124, eff 8-12-19; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1672, eff 9-11-20]