Youth Action project application rating sheet
IMPACT ORIENTED
- Project clearly demonstrates a positive impact on our community
- Clearly identifies specific changes that will occur as a direct result of investing dollars in this project
- Measurable goals, and a realistic plan to evaluate success /20
ACTIVE vs. PASSIVE PROJECT
- Project has a clear plan for active involvement of team members’
other than the purchase of items and/or services.
- Project actively involves members of the community/target group
- Demonstrates a clear link between the action of the project and
the anticipated impact on the community /20
YOUTH/VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
- The project is definitely youth led, youth initiated and youth-driven
- Application was clearly written by the youth involved.
- All project team members are volunteers /10
NEW & INNOVATIVE
- No duplication with other efforts – this project is unique
- Project is new and/or not yet receiving funding; or is
building on a successful project from the past
- Complements existing services and programs /10
PROJECT PLAN
- Demonstrates a response to a need in the community
- Program goals and objectives are clear and realistic; activities are well planned
- Clear and well thought out implementation/promotion strategy
- Project can be completed within proposed time frame /20
BUDGET
- Project is cost efficient; reasonable and researched numbers are used
- Plans for continued programming (if applicable)
- Dollars invested contribute directly to the anticipated impact/benefits /10
OVERALL SCORE
- Project has a high probability of success
- Project fits in with United Way/ Centraide priority goals
- Enthusiasm, dedication and demonstrated commitment from the team /10
TOTAL: /100
