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2020 - 2021 Scoring Rubric for Learning Literacy Grants
RUBRIC FOR LEARNING/LITERACY GRANT
Application Number: ____________ Applicant: ______________________________________
_____ 1. Title of Project: ________________________________________________________
Requested Amount: ___________________
Rate the following aspects of the grant proposal using “1 – 5” with “5” being the highest rating.
5 = Superior
4 = Above Average
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Deficient
_____ 2. Personal Contact Information
Applicant gives all requested contact information of the person responsible for oversight
of the proposed study or project.
_____ 3. Description of Proposed Study or Project
Proposal clearly defines worthwhile objectives.
_____4. Target group
Proposal describes the target group to benefit ultimately from the study or project outcomes.
_____ 5. Statement of Need
Applicant clearly understands and justifies the need for the proposed study or project.
_____ 6a. Action Plan
Procedures outlined for accomplishing goals are realistic and well planned.
_____ 6b. Demonstration of Creative and/or Innovative Ideas
Concept of proposed study or project shows originality or innovative approach.
_____ 6c. Outcomes
Anticipated outcomes are reasonable, attainable, and measurable.
_____ 6d. Impact
Grant may yield significant educational impact in a classroom, school, or community setting.
_____ 7. Estimated Number of People to be Involved and/or Impacted
5 = 100+
4 = 75-99
3 = 50-74
2 = 25-49
1 = Fewer than 25
_____ 8. Timetable
Applicant presents a realistic timetable for implementation.
_____ 9. Budget
Proposal includes a realistic, itemized budget with supporting documentation.
_____ 10. Funding Assistance (Choose number that best fits proposal)
5 = Project depends entirely on Foundation funding.
4 = Foundation assistance will underwrite major parts of the study or project.
3 = Foundation assistance will underwrite a few parts of the project.
2 = Foundation assistance will permit wider implementation of study or project.
1 = Study or Project already a certainty.
_____11. Evaluation Process
Proposed evaluation process includes both qualitative and quantitative analysis of desired
outcomes, with supporting evidence of observations, applicant-made measurement tools,
pictures, press releases, etc., and the Self-Evaluation Form.
_____ 12. Dissemination
Proposal includes intent upon completion to share elements of the project or information
learned from the project through media or presentations in school or community settings.
_____ 13. Letters of Recommendation
Application includes the required letters of recommendation – one from the president or
immediate past president) of the local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter; the other from someone
outside the Delta Kappa Gamma network who is familiar with the applicant and the proposed
study or project. The letters show strong support for the applicant and the grant proposal.
NA 14. Publicity (for grant committee use only)
_________ Total Points
Application Number: ____________ Applicant: ______________________________________
_____ 1. Title of Project: ________________________________________________________
Requested Amount: ___________________
Rate the following aspects of the grant proposal using “1 – 5” with “5” being the highest rating.
5 = Superior
4 = Above Average
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Deficient
_____ 2. Personal Contact Information
Applicant gives all requested contact information of the person responsible for oversight
of the proposed study or project.
_____ 3. Description of Proposed Study or Project
Proposal clearly defines worthwhile objectives.
_____4. Target group
Proposal describes the target group to benefit ultimately from the study or project outcomes.
_____ 5. Statement of Need
Applicant clearly understands and justifies the need for the proposed study or project.
_____ 6a. Action Plan
Procedures outlined for accomplishing goals are realistic and well planned.
_____ 6b. Demonstration of Creative and/or Innovative Ideas
Concept of proposed study or project shows originality or innovative approach.
_____ 6c. Outcomes
Anticipated outcomes are reasonable, attainable, and measurable.
_____ 6d. Impact
Grant may yield significant educational impact in a classroom, school, or community setting.
_____ 7. Estimated Number of People to be Involved and/or Impacted
5 = 100+
4 = 75-99
3 = 50-74
2 = 25-49
1 = Fewer than 25
_____ 8. Timetable
Applicant presents a realistic timetable for implementation.
_____ 9. Budget
Proposal includes a realistic, itemized budget with supporting documentation.
_____ 10. Funding Assistance (Choose number that best fits proposal)
5 = Project depends entirely on Foundation funding.
4 = Foundation assistance will underwrite major parts of the study or project.
3 = Foundation assistance will underwrite a few parts of the project.
2 = Foundation assistance will permit wider implementation of study or project.
1 = Study or Project already a certainty.
_____11. Evaluation Process
Proposed evaluation process includes both qualitative and quantitative analysis of desired
outcomes, with supporting evidence of observations, applicant-made measurement tools,
pictures, press releases, etc., and the Self-Evaluation Form.
_____ 12. Dissemination
Proposal includes intent upon completion to share elements of the project or information
learned from the project through media or presentations in school or community settings.
_____ 13. Letters of Recommendation
Application includes the required letters of recommendation – one from the president or
immediate past president) of the local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter; the other from someone
outside the Delta Kappa Gamma network who is familiar with the applicant and the proposed
study or project. The letters show strong support for the applicant and the grant proposal.
NA 14. Publicity (for grant committee use only)
_________ Total Points