N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 421.2 – Evaluation of applications.

(a) Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Office to determine how well the project attains the goals of the Conservation Corps as described in sections 419.2 and 420.2 of this Title.
(b) Additional factors related to the proposed project which will be considered are:
1. (1) the anticipated long-term public benefit of the project, resulting from the rehabilitation or renovation of existing facilities or resources or the development of new facilities or resources;
2. (2) the meaningfulness to the enrollees of the work to be performed;
3. (3) the meaningfulness of the project to the community;
4. (4) the potential for the project to enhance the basic employment skills of the enrollees as well as to increase their appreciation of the State's natural environment and cultural heritage; and
5. (5) the degree to which the work is labor-intensive and not more appropriately performed using heavy equipment.
  (c) Distribution of projects.
6. (1) The distribution of projects will, as far as practicable, reflect the following factors:
  1. (i) the distribution of the population of the State as a whole;
  2. (ii) the amount of use of project sites; and
  3. (iii) the population of and unemployment rates among the target age group.
7. (2) Exceptions can be made by the commissioner for special needs arising from disasters or casualty.
(d) The process of evaluation of project applications will consider the proposed overall project administrative structure as well as the proposed work project.
(e) Potential project sponsors, including State agencies, will compete only for funds within their specific categories. Projects must meet minimum standards, however, and if there are not sufficient applications for projects meeting minimum requirements within a given category, the Office may reallocate the remaining funds available in that category in accordance with section 419.4(c) of this Title.