Mayor’s Faith Based and Community
Matching Grants
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Selection
Criteria
Each project will be evaluated on the basis of how well it
demonstrates the MFBCMG program’s main purpose of addressing crime prevention or
anti-violence.
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CRITERION
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POINTS
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EXPLANATION |
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Supports Mayor’s Faith-Based and Community Matching
Grant philosophy and mission
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20 points
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The activities and programs described in the project
proposal are designed to address public safety, crime prevention or
anti-violence activities within the City of Orlando. The activities have
youth programming with the majority of program participants residing in
the City of Orlando. The activities and expenditures are within the
guidelines of what is eligible for funding. |
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Community Partnerships
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20 points
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Application includes Letters of Intent for in-kind
donations such as supplies, equipment, space or professional services,
which describe their donations and state the market value. Value of
match meets or exceeds the minimum required. Proposed match is well
documented and ready to expend. |
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Neighborhood Support |
20 points
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Demonstrates support from City neighborhood(s) in
areas where project activities will be taking place. Extra points
will be awarded to applicants who engage volunteers from
surrounding neighborhoods where the project activities take place. |
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Benefit to City of Orlando residents
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20 points
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Project provides a public benefit to City of Orlando
residents. The project or activity takes place within the City. |
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Project Planning
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20 points
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Well-planned, cost-effective and ready for
implementation; shows a clear and reasonable vision for sustaining the
project. Proposed activities are an innovative response to a recognized
problem. Grant application is thorough and completed. |
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Budget
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20 points
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Budget is reasonable projection of expenses and
revenue. Budget accurately depicts revenues, expenses and matching
funds; sufficiently justifies the amount of grant funds being requested.
At least three written estimates from established vendors were submitted
for expenses of $250 or more. Met or exceeded match amount according to
grant funds requested. Expenses are itemized, specific and necessary for
project implementation. |
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120
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Total Possible Points |
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