Application Review Information Clause Samples

Application Review Information. In order to receive a cooperative agreement under this FOA, applicants must submit an application, in the required format, no later than the deadline date. If an applicant does not submit all of the required documents and does not address each of the topics described below, the application will be disqualified. As indicated in Section IV. 2, Content and Form of Application Submission, all applicants must submit the following: 1. Cover Sheet 2. Standard Forms 3. Cover Letter 4. Project Abstract 5. Project Narrative 6. Work Plan and Timeline 7. Budget and Budget Narrative(s)

Application Review Information. ‌ 1. EVALUATION CRITERIA‌ The Project Narrative describes what you intend to do with your project and includes the Evaluation Criteria in Sections A-D below. Your application will be reviewed and scored according to your response to the requirements in Sections A-D. In developing the Project Narrative section of your application, use these instructions, which have been tailored to this program. • The Project Narrative (Sections A-D) together may be no longer than 10 pages. You must use the four sections/headings listed below in developing your Project Narrative. You must indicate the Section letter and number in your response, i.e., type “A-1”, “A-2”, etc., before your response to each question. You do not need to type the full criterion in each section. You only need to include the letter and number of the criterion. You may not combine two or more questions or refer to another section of the Project Narrative in your response, such as indicating that the response for B.2 is in C.7. Only information included in the appropriate numbered question will be considered by reviewers. Your application will be scored according to how well you address the requirements for each section of the Project Narrative. • The number of points after each heading is the maximum number of points a review committee may assign to that section of your Project Narrative. Although scoring weights are not assigned to individual bullets, each bullet is assessed in deriving the overall Section score. • Any cost sharing proposed in your application will not be a factor in the evaluation of your response to the Evaluation Criteria. SECTION A: Statement of Need/Evidence-Based Interventions (20 points – approximately 1 page)‌ 1. Describe the risks and benefits related to the use of social media by children and youth. Discuss the need for technical assistance to address these risks and benefits. 2. Describe your organization’s knowledge of evidence-based interventions on the impact of social media use and mental wellbeing of children and youth. Describe your organization’s experience in engaging children and youth on social media use and the outcomes of the implemented activities. SECTION B: Proposed Implementation Approach (30 points – approximately 4 pages not including Attachment 4 - Project Timeline)‌ 1. Describe the goals and measurable objectives (see Appendix E) of your proposed project and align them with the Statement of Need described in A.1. 2. Describe how you will implement all of...

Application Review Information. 1. EVALUATION CRITERIA Section A: Statement of Need (15 points) 1. Document the need for an enhanced infrastructure to increase the capacity to implement, sustain, and improve effective medication-assisted treatment services that is consistent with the purpose of the program and intent of the FOA. 2. Describe the service gaps and other problems related to the need for infrastructure development. Identify the source of the data. Documentation of need may come from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources. Examples of data sources for the quantitative data that could be used are local epidemiologic data, state data (e.g., from state needs assessments, SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health), and/or national data (e.g., from SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health or from National Center for Health Statistics/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, and Census data). This list is not exhaustive; applicants may submit other valid data, as appropriate. Section B: Proposed Approach (35 points) 1. Describe the purpose of the proposed project, including a clear statement of its goals and objectives. These must relate to the performance measures you identify in Section D, Data Collection and Performance Measurement. Describe how achievement of goals will increase system capacity to support effective substance abuse and/or mental health services. 2. Describe the proposed project activities, how they meet your infrastructure needs, and how they relate to your goals and objectives. These should align with Section I-2, Expectations, of this FOA. 3. Provide a chart or graph depicting a realistic timeline for the entire three years of the project period showing dates, key activities, and responsible staff. These key activities should include the requirements outlined in Section 1-2: Expectations. [Note: The timeline should be part of the Project Narrative. It should not be placed in an attachment.] 4. Describe how key activities in your timeline will be implemented. 5. Describe how the proposed activities will adhere to the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care (go to ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇). Select one element of each of the CLAS Standards: 1) Governance, Leadership, and Workforce; 2) Communication and Language Assistance; and 3) Engagement, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability, and specifically describe how these activities will address each eleme...

Application Review Information. Eligible recipients are required to provide measures of effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified objectives of the CDC-RFA-TP17- 17010201SUPP18. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the performance goals stated in the "Purpose" section of this announcement. Measures of effectiveness must be objective, quantitative and measure the intended outcome of the proposed program. The measures of effectiveness must be included in the application and will be an element of the evaluation of the submitted application. Eligible recipients will be evaluated against the following criteria: ASPR and CDC will evaluate the extent to which the applicant: • Presents outcomes that are consistent with the project period outcomes described in Maximum Points: 35 Approach the ASPR-CDC Project Description and logic model. • Describes an overall strategy and activities consistent with the ASPR-CDC Project Description and logic model. • Describes strategies and activities that are achievable, appropriate to achieve the outcomes of the project, and evidence-based (to the degree practicable). • Shows that the proposed use of funds is an efficient and effective way to implement the strategies and activities and attain the project period outcomes. • Presents a work plan that is aligned with the strategies/activities, outcomes, and performance measures in the approach and is consistent with the content and format proposed by ASPR and CDC. ASPR and CDC will evaluate the extent to which the applicant: • Shows/affirms the ability to collect data on the process and outcome performance measures specified by ASPR and CDC in the project description and presented by the applicant in their approach. • Describes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures and how evaluation and performance measurement will be incorporated into planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities. • Describes how performance measurement and evaluation findings will be reported, and used to demonstrate the outcomes of the FOA and for continuous program quality improvement. • Describes how evaluation and performance measurement will contribute to developing an evidence base for programs that lack a strong effectiveness evidence base. • Includes a preliminary Data Management Plan (DMP), if applicable. Maximum Points: 35 Evaluation and Performance Measurement Applicant?s Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Maximum Points: 30 ASPR and CDC will evaluate the ...

Application Review Information. 1. Project Evaluation Criteria— Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria: A. The identified need for OTRB accessibility for persons with disabilities in the areas served by the applicant (20 points). B. The extent to which the applicant demonstrated innovative strategies and financial commitment to providing access to OTRBs to persons with disabilities (20 points). C. The extent to which the OTRB operator acquired equipment required by DOT’s over-the-road bus accessibility rule prior to the required timeframe in the rule (20 points). D. The extent to which financing the costs of complying with DOT’s rule presents a financial hardship for the applicant (20 points). E. The impact of accessibility requirements on the continuation of OTRB service with particular consideration of the impact of the requirements on service to rural areas and for low-income individuals (20 points).

Application Review Information. PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Application Review Information. 1. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Application Review Information. ‌ 1. EVALUATION CRITERIA‌ The Project Narrative describes what you intend to do with your project and includes the Evaluation Criteria in Sections A-E below. Your application will be reviewed and scored according to the quality of your response to the requirements in Sections A-E. • In developing the Project Narrative section of your application, use these instructions, which have been tailored to this program. • The Project Narrative (Sections A-E) together may be no longer than 30 pages. • You must use the five sections/headings listed below in developing your Project Narrative. You must indicate the Section letter and number in your response, i.e., type “A-1”, “A-2”, etc., before your response to each question. You may not combine two or more questions or refer to another section of the Project Narrative in your response, such as indicating that the response for B.2 is in C.7. Only information included in the appropriate numbered question will be considered by reviewers. Your application will be scored according to how well you address the requirements for each section of the Project Narrative. • The number of points after each heading is the maximum number of points a review committee may assign to that section of your Project Narrative. Although scoring weights are not assigned to individual bullets, each bullet is assessed in deriving the overall Section score. Section A: Population of Focus and Statement of Need (15 points) 1. Provide a comprehensive demographic profile of adults age 25 and older in terms of race, ethnicity, federally recognized tribe(s), language, gender, age, socioeconomic characteristics, sexual identity (sexual orientation, gender identity) if available and other relevant factors, such as literacy. 2. Provide information regarding the rate of suicide among adults age 25 and older within your state as well as information regarding the overall number of suicides within your state and how this compares to the national average. If there are subgroups with higher rates, include this. 3. Describe the nature of the problem, including service gaps, and document the extent of need (i.e., current prevalence rates or incidence data for suicide ideation, attempts, and deaths by suicide). If data is available, discuss the prevalence of death by suicide and non-fatal suicide attempts by those receiving health and behavioral health services within the catchment area/state. Identify the source of the data. The statement of need should include a ...

Application Review Information. In order to receive a Cooperative Agreement for establishing an Exchange, States must submit an application, in the required format, no later than the deadline dates. If an applicant does not submit all of the required documents and does not address each of the topics described below, the applicant risks not being awarded a Cooperative Agreement. As indicated in Section IV, Application and Submission Information, all applicants must submit the following:  Standard Forms  Three Required Letters of Support (Governor or Mayor (if District of Columbia), State Medicaid agency (as applicable), State Department of Insurance (as applicable)). A fourth letter, Memorandum of Understanding, or agreement must be included if a new applicant entity (on behalf of the State) is applying and the State has already received funds through another entity in the State for Exchange Planning and/or Establishment in order to ensure coordination between the State agencies.  Applicant’s Application Cover Letter  Project Abstract  Project Narrative  Work Plan  Budget Narrative  Letters of Agreement and/or Description(s) of Proposed/Existing Project  Descriptions for Key Personnel & Organizational Chart  Cost Allocation Methodology Appendix