Applications for new projects, projects that have elements of historic preservation, and projects with the greatest level of audience attraction, community enhancement, sales tax generation, recognizing smaller projects may not have the greatest audience attraction, etc., but still provide enormous community benefit, etc., will be given additional consideration. The four categories the rubric will take into consideration the below factors, but are not specific, which are worth 25 points each. If a project receives less than 50 points, it will be rejected with the option to be resubmitted with changes.

1. (1) Project description. Judging is based on a detailed description of each project submitted along with any maps, images or visual aids that pertain to the project.
2. (2) Project Impact. Judging is based on the description of the anticipated impact the project will have on the community, future tourism, and the entirety of Route 66 along with project objectives. The System of creating metrics for the final grant report will also be considered.
3. (3) Organizational Structure. Judging criteria is based on organizational capacity, other partnering entities and project sustainability and maintenance.
4. (4) Budget. Judging will be based on the overall budget with matching component listed.

Added at 41 Ok Reg, Number 16, effective 5-11-24