Application Review Criteria
Your application will be reviewed using the criteria below. Funding decisions will be made based on these criteria and the availability of City of Round Rock funds.
Project
- Project serves a municipal public purpose OR meets a national objective (1. Benefit low to moderate income persons 2. Elimination of slum or blight 3. Meets an urgent need).
- A community issue requiring resolution is clearly defined.
- Number of City of Round Rock citizens that will benefit from the project.
- Agency works to ensure that City of Round Rock residents have access to its services.
- Agency clearly states how City of Round Rock funds will be spent on the project (ex: hiring staff, gas cards, etc.).
- Services are not duplicated by other resources or organizations (including the City of Round Rock) in the project service area.
- Agency has identified the community and/or low to moderate income population to which it provides services. (see income guidelines)
- Resources and services are directed to those most in need and are accessible to the target population.
- Eligibility criteria for project services are clearly stated.
Agency
- Past performance of the agency.
- Required attachments are provided.
- Agency has a written mission statement.
- Goals and objectives clearly define and reflect a current demonstrated need in the community.
- Use of City of Round Rock funds to leverage other funds.
- Amount of reserve funds.
- Functional expenses of project services, management and administration and fundraising.
- Clarity and conciseness of financial statements.
- Financial soundness.