Section 29-8204. REVIEW FACTORS

 

8204.1The recommendations of the review panel and the award decisions of the Director shall be based on the following criteria:

 

(a)Feasibility of the project;

 

(b)Soundness of research design, statistical technique, procedures, and methodology, if appropriate;

 

(c)Theoretical and technical soundness of the proposed plan of operation including the extent to which:

 

(1)The objectives of the proposed project are clearly defined and clearly stated;

 

(2)The proposed project activities appear likely to reach objectives;

 

(3)The proposed project would contribute to the achievement of the grant's stated policy objectives; and

 

(4)Provisions are made for adequate evaluation of the effectiveness of the project and for determining the extent to which the objectives are accomplished;

 

(d)Sufficiency of size, scope, and duration of the project to secure productive results;

 

(e)Expertise to perform the work, including past performance;

 

(f)Adequacy of resources;

 

(g)Reasonableness of estimated cost in relation to anticipated results; and

 

(h)Other factors as identified in writing by the Director prior to the award of the grant

 

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As amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking at 53 DCR 7448 (September 8, 2006) [EXPIRED]; and as amended by Final Rulemaking at 54 DCR 120 (January 5, 2007).