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2026 Unified Scoring Rubric

  1. Organization Mission and Objectives (5 points)
    1. The organization’s mission and history are clearly and concisely articulated.
    2. Organization’s activities are mission-based.
  2. Operations and Strategy (10 points)
    1. Organization has adequate staffing levels and well-defined roles, including board, staff, and volunteers.
    2. Organization adequately describes its approach to program evaluation.
    3. Organization’s education programs and/or collaborations are clearly defined.
  3. Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility (10 points)
    1. Organization demonstrates that EDIA practices are embedded in hiring and programming.
    2. Strategies for diversifying the board, staff, and audiences are clearly stated.
    3. Programs authentically engage the diverse populations that live within the county.
    4. Outreach efforts and program participation demonstrate a commitment to providing access for under-resourced and historically underserved communities.
    5. Organization has an evaluation process in place to gauge the progress of EDIA efforts and their impact.
  4. Financial Responsibility (10 points)
    1. Organization has adequate reserves (3-6 mo.).
    2. Organization has diverse funding sources.
    3. Requested funds are appropriate for the scale and impact of the described activity/project.
    4. Financials are accurate and concise. Any deficits, excess profits, and/or large fluctuations are explained.
  5. Impact on County Residents (15 points)
    1. Organization marketing strategy is specific to the county(ies) where programming will occur. Marketing strategy targets all residents of the county.
    2. Organization describes a direct benefit to and active engagement with the county’s residents and visitors.
    3. Planned activities expand and/or enrich programming available to county residents.