All project proposals will be evaluated and ranked using the following weighted criteria:

1. (1) Educational impact, which may include historic context, exhibits, programming of the proposed project of the applicant organization. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of five (5).
2. (2) Project potential, which may include, fulfilling a demonstrated need in the community or for the applicant organization, economic impact on community or organization, publicly accessible product/service or produces measurable outcomes. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of five (5).
3. (3) Institutional readiness of applicant organization, which may include past accomplishments, programming/activities, facilities, base of support, strength of organizational strategic plan, community engagement, participation of board members/volunteers, accessibility to the public, or record of collecting experience/care. This criteria shall be weighted a factor of three (3).
4. (4) Implementation of project, which may include a clear and comprehensive explanation of the project, a clear explanation of how the project will be accomplished, development of project budget based on vendor quotes or market-based research, identification of staff, volunteer, and/or third-party vendor responsibilities, identification of deadlines, method for gauging project impact, or ability to complete project within fifteen (15) months. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of three (3).
5. (5) Project sustainability, which may include plans for maintenance, regular upkeep, and continued public access. This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of three (3).
6. (6) Failure to meet requirements from past Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grants (if applicable). This criteria shall be weighted at a factor of negative two (-2).

Added at 41 Ok Reg, Number 22, effective 8-11-24