Today is the big day. The SSF Committee will meet with the Advisory Board to review the comprehensive applications that were submitted by the April 1 deadline. We are reviewing the applications based on a scoring matrix.
To help everyone understand how we decide who gets funding for their projects, here is the scoring matrix
Scoring Matrix
Project Name:
Project Member/s:
Required Criteria
Y/N Project was proposed by an undergraduate student with an approved partnership
Y/N This project promotes environmental sustainability on Clark ’s campus. This includes off- campus projects that influence sustainability on campus.
Y/N All necessary written approvals by necessary campus officials were given
Y/N Project funding will not go towards projects already mandated by law or Clark policy directive
Priorities
1 2 3 4 5 Project has clearly defined, measureable outcome
1 2 3 4 5 Requested information and documentation is supplied
1 2 3 4 5 Timeline is realistic, feasible, and flexible
1 2 3 4 5 Budget is realistic, feasible, and covers all direct and indirect costs
1 2 3 4 5 Project is creative and innovative
1 2 3 4 5 Applicant has a mechanism for tracking, recording, and reporting project accomplishments, milestones, and benefits
1 2 3 4 5 Applicant demonstrated confidence in knowledge of proposal
1 2 3 4 5 Applicant conveyed ability to manage the funding competently
1 2 3 4 5 If the project is long term, is there a means to ensure project is maintained
1 2 3 4 5 Project has a publicity, educational, and outreach component
1 2 3 4 5 Project meets SSF mission statement and criteria requirements
1 2 3 4 5 Project will generate cost savings
1 2 3 4 5 Project has quantifiable sustainability impacts
1 2 3 4 5 Overall benefit to Clark community
TOTAL SCORE: ____/70
We will let you know the results of our meeting after notifying the projects managers!
Best of luck applicants!