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40 <br /> Application Scoring Criteria <br /> Applications will be scored based on the responses to the application content areas in the chart below. Each content <br /> area shall be scored on a scale of 1-4 based on the scale below: <br /> 1. POOR Applicant only marginally addressed the application area <br /> 2. AVERAGE Applicant adequately addressed the application area <br /> 3. GOOD Applicant did a thorough job of addressing the application area <br /> 4. EXCELLENT Applicant provided a superior response to the application area <br /> Each content area will be weighted and the score of 1 to 4 will be multiplied by the assigned weight of the content area. <br /> The following represents the evaluation criteria and relative importance of each criterion (criteria weight): <br /> Evaluation Criteria Score Weight Weighted <br /> Distribution Score <br /> 1. Proposal Summary: deduct 2 points if missing 0 pts. -- <br /> 2. Assessment of Need 0 pts. if <br /> a. Clear and appropriate geographic area to be served missing. <br /> b. Clear statement of needs and gaps in services Otherwise, 4 <br /> c. Thorough description of priority populations that is well supported by <br /> evidence 4-16 pts. <br /> 3. Project Description and Sustainability <br /> a. Exactly one of the eligible Option A strategies is selected and proposed <br /> project clearly supports the identified strategy <br /> b. Well-planned project that is likely to lead to the intended opioid-related <br /> impacts, based on the evidence base about strategy and/or activity <br /> effectiveness for the prioritized population 0 pts. if <br /> c. Clear and appropriate plans to incorporate feedback from program missing. <br /> participants to inform program delivery Otherwise, 7 <br /> d. Intended impacts of project will likely meet community needs/service <br /> gaps 7-28 pts. <br /> e. Applicant has engaged or will engage the priority population <br /> meaningfully in developing the proposed project <br /> f. Proposed project fits applicant's organizational goals well <br /> g. Project timelines are achievable and adequate to make intended impacts <br /> h. Clear and appropriate plans for project sustainability <br /> 4. Equity Impact 0 pts. if <br /> a. Project is likely to improve health inequities and/or social determinants missing. <br /> of health Otherwise, 2 <br /> b. Project is likely to reach, benefit, and equitably engage historically <br /> marginalized populations and uninsured and underinsured people 2-8 pts. <br /> 5. Organizational Readiness <br /> a. Applicant demonstrates the skills and capacity needed to manage the <br /> funding award and meet reporting and compliance requirements. 0 pts. if <br /> b. Subcontractors are clearly identified, if applicable, and will enhance the missing. <br /> success of the project Otherwise, 5 <br /> c. Applicant (team) has demonstrated the capacity to conduct culturally <br /> humble, sensitive, and appropriate work 5-20 pts. <br /> d. Applicant (team)has demonstrated clear understanding of issues that <br /> affect people who use drugs <br />