Scoring Criteria

Demonstration of Negative Economic Impact & Potential Benefit of Grant (10 points)

• Severity of loss as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Jobs or Artist Employment Opportunities Lost
• Financial Loss
• Previous federal support
• Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs)

Creative Works of the Applicant or Creativity of Project (5 points)

• Quality of past artistic programming or artistic services
• Creative merit of the proposed artistic project
• Originality, innovation, and relevance of artistic programming or artistic services

Assessment of IDEA Efforts & Applicant's Service to the Public (5 points)

• Engagement with historically excluded communities
• Consideration of community needs and interests
• Collaboration with other local organizations, artists, and businesses

Financial & Managerial Aptitude of Applicant or Feasibility of Project (5 points)

• Demonstrated ability to implement projects
• Realistic budgets and achievable goals
• Financial review