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41 <br /> e. Applicant (team) has demonstrated experience and/or clear and <br /> adequate plans for promoting the health and dignity of people and <br /> communities impacted by drug use <br /> f. Applicant (team) has demonstrated experience serving those <br /> experiencing homelessness and housing instability; Black, Indigenous, <br /> and People of Color;federal or NC recognized tribal communities,and/or <br /> those transitioning from correctional settings to the community <br /> 6. Evidence of Collaborations/Partnerships, Letters of Commitment/Support <br /> a. Clear plan to collaborate with other relevant community organizations 0 pts. if <br /> that is likely to improve collaboration between local stakeholders missing. <br /> b. Clear plan to verify that projects or services are not being duplicated in Otherwise, 2.5 <br /> the community and with the population served <br /> c. Letters of commitment/support are present from all key project partners 2.5- 10 pts. <br /> and match partners' proposed roles in the project <br /> 7. Performance Measures and Program Evaluation <br /> a. Specific,achievable plans for program evaluation that will yield 0 pts. if <br /> meaningful assessment of project's success missing. <br /> b. Clear and appropriate plans to engage priority population in evaluation Otherwise, 4.5 <br /> design and implementation <br /> c. Clear and appropriate plans to capture client data (if applicable) and 4.5- 18 pts. <br /> proposed metrics,and to monitor project progress on a regular basis <br /> 8. Project Budget: If budget is incomplete and/or does not appropriately <br /> support the proposed project, deduct up to 5 points 0 pts. <br /> 9. Priority Population: Program meets the criteria as described below. <br /> Criterion 3b: "Well-planned activity that is likely to lead to the intended opioid- <br /> related impacts, based on the evidence base about strategy and/or activity <br /> effectiveness for the prioritized population." <br /> 0 pts if <br /> The "priority population" as defined for this purpose: missing. <br /> • Selective and indicated at high risk for opioid abuse, or already 8 <br /> Otherwise, <br /> manifesting signs and symptoms of abuse 8—32 pts. <br /> • Populations actively misusing opioids, for whom drug treatment, <br /> with or without short term or extended MAT, is appropriate <br /> • Harm reduction supplies and approaches, including naloxone <br /> distribution <br /> • Users in recovery seeking ongoing support <br /> Total <br />