All eligible applications will be assessed on merit against the following assessment criteria:

• Project concept (30% of overall score) - Demonstrate that the project is feasible and be delivered within 12 months of funding.
• Community benefit and impact (40% of overall score) - Demonstrate alignment with at least one of the grant priorities and meets and existing or anticipated community need.
• Budget (20% of overall score) - Clear costings for all assets, goods and services to be purchased and demonstrates a well-researched and realistic budget that represents value for money.
• Organisation’s capacity (10% of overall score) - Demonstrate that the organisation has the capacity to deliver the initiative on time and within budget.

Projects are required to be to be completed within 12 months of funding being announced.