Disability Commission Funding Rubric

Category

Criteria

Full Points- Exemplary

Adequate

Needs Improvement

No Points- Insufficient Evidence

Points

Eligibility & Basic Requirements 

Meets eligibility criteria

Fully meets all eligibility criteria under relevant laws

Meets most eligibility criteria with minor gaps

Meets some eligibility criteria but lacks key requirements

Does not meet basic eligibility criteria

/10

Complete application

All required documents submitted

Most required documents submitted

Some required documents missing

Major required documents missing

/5

Demonstrated Need 

Financial need

Clear evidence of financial need with strong justification

Moderate evidence of financial need

Weak financial need justification

No clear financial need demonstrated

/10

Project or Service Impact 

Potential to improve quality of life

Strong, well-documented benefits for persons with disabilities

Clear potential impact with some evidence

Some benefits mentioned, but not well-defined

No clear impact on persons with disabilities

/10

Benefit

Provides long-term, sustainable benefits

Provides moderate benefits with some sustainability

Limited benefits that may not be sustainable

No significant or lasting benefit demonstrated

/10

Feasibility and Planning 

Clear plan of action

Detailed, well-structured plan with measurable outcomes

Clear plan with minor gaps in details

Plan is vague or lacks clarity

No clear plan or measurable outcomes provided

/10

Ability to execute the plan

Strong evidence of resources, skills, and support

Moderate evidence of ability to execute

Weak evidence of ability to implement

No evidence of feasibility or execution ability

/10

Budget and Financial Management 

Realistic and detailed budget

Clear, well-documented budget aligned with goals

Mostly clear budget with minor gaps

Budget lacks clarity or feasibility

Budget unrealistic or not provided

/10

Financial accountability

Strong financial oversight and reporting mechanisms

Some accountability measures included

Limited accountability measures

No financial accountability demonstrated

/5

Equity and Accessibility 

Inclusivity and accessibility

Fully considers diverse disabilities with strong accessibility measures

Some consideration of diverse disabilities

Minimal accessibility considerations

No inclusivity or accessibility addressed

/10

Additional Criteria (Optional)

Innovative approach

Highly innovative with significant potential impact

Moderately innovative with clear value

Limited innovation

No innovation demonstrated

/5

Collaboration with community

Strong partnerships that enhance project impact

Some collaboration with relevant organizations

Limited community engagement

No collaboration evident

/5

Total Possible Points: 100

Scoring System:

● 90-100 points: Highly recommended for funding

● 70-89 points: Recommended with potential for improvement

● 50-69 points: Consider for funding but may require additional information or adjustments

● Below 50 points: Not recommended for funding

Final Score: