441—163.5 (234) Selection of proposals.
	 163.5(1) All proposals received will be evaluated by the grant designation committee to determine which applicants will be awarded grants.
	 163.5(2) The following factors will be considered in selecting proposals:
	  a.   	 The demonstrated need for the service in the program area(s) selected and assurance that the proposed project does not duplicate other services in the community.
	  b.   	 The community support demonstrated and the coordination with other existing agencies and organizations providing services to the targeted population.
	  c.   	 The general program structure including, but not limited to, how well goals can be met, how realistic the objectives are, services offered and likelihood of anticipated impact on the problem, experience serving similar populations, the administration of funds, stability of the requesting entity and the overall quality of the proposal in comparison to other proposals.
	  d.   	 The plan for using the funds. Funds may not be used for construction, capital improvement or purchase of real estate.
	  e.   	 Rescinded IAB 11/4/98, effective 1/1/99.
	 163.5(3) Weighted scoring criteria will be used to determine grant awards. The maximum number of points possible is 125. Determination of final point awards will be based on the following:
	  a.   	 Proposal summary—10 points.
	  b.   	 Statement of problem and need—15 points.
	  c.   	 Community or regional background information and demonstrated effectiveness with coalition building—10 points.
	  d.   	 Project goals, objectives and methods—15 points.
	  e.   	 Project monitoring and evaluation—10 points.
	  f.   	 Budget information, explanation of grantee share of budget, and cooperative agencies agreement—15 points.
	  g.   	 Future funding and applicant assurances and certification—5 points.
	  h.   	 Project advisory committee—10 points.
	  i.   	 Overall quality and impact of program—10 points.
	  j.   	 Letters of support—10 points.
	  k.   	 Consideration of legislative priority area—15 points.