2 EXEMPLARY
(7-10 POINTS)
1 ADEQUATE
(4-6 POINTS)
0 INSUFFCIENT
(0-3 POINTS)
COMMENTS
The proposal presents an
innovative and original
concept that is new to
Cotati.
The proposed event is new
to Cotati but has been
hosted in nearby
communities.
The proposal presents an
event that is similar to
existing events or is an
existing event.
The application exceptional
diversity, engaging multiple
cultural, ethnic, and/or
social groups and reflects a
broad and accurate
representation of various
cultural perspectives.
The proposed event
involves some engagement
with different ethnic,
cultural, and/or social
groups but could include
more or is not
comprehensive in the
application.
The proposed event lacks
clear effort to include
diverse groups and shows
minimal to no
representation of diverse
cultural perspectives.
The application leaves no
question as to how activities
will be adapted when
appropriate to create an
inclusive environment for all
populations, including those
with specific disabilities and
limitations.
The application implies
intent to provide an
inclusive environment for
all populations, but does
not clearly articulate the
specifics about adaptations
to be employed.
The application includes
few or no plans to adapt
activities to create an
inclusive environment.
Personnel, event activities
timeline, and budget
expenditures congruent
with project description and
outcomes.
Deficiencies or
overestimations exist in
personnel, timeline, or
budget within tolerable
range, outcomes appear
achievable despite gaps or
leaps.
Insufficient information
about personnel, event
activities timeline, or
budget expenditures to
gauge feasibility.
Applicant
CRITERION
CREATIVITY - USES
IMAGINATION AND
INNOVATION TO CREATE A
NEW, DIFFERENT, AND/OR
UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE
EVENT EXPERIENCE FOR
ATTENDEES (10PTS)
DIVERSITY -
HIGHLIGHTS THE
CULTURE OF ONE OR
MORE PARTICULAR
ETHNIC GROUPS OR
COMMUNITIES OF
INTEREST. (10PTS)
INCLUSVITY /ACCESS -
INCREASES ACCESS TO MUSIC,
ARTS, HISTORY, CULTURE, OR
HERITAGE, FOR PEOPLE WHO
MAY NOT FEEL INCLUDED IN
COMMUNITY LIFE, INCLUDING
LOW INCOME RESIDENTS,
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
AND OTHER SPECIAL
POPULATIONS. (10PTS)
FEASABILITY - THE
EVENT CAN BE
DELIVERED WITH THE
AVAILABLE RESOURCES,
TIME, AND SKILLS, AS
PROPOSED IN THE
APPLICATION (10PTS)
COTATI CULTURAL GRANT SCORING RUBRIC
2 EXEMPLARY
(7-10 POINTS)
1 ADEQUATE
(4-6 POINTS)
0 INSUFFCIENT
(0-3 POINTS)
COMMENTS
Evidence presented that
event or its impact can be
sustained locally beyond
grant period, if results
warrant.
Event plan is temporary,
designed to end when
grant ends, or some effort
to secure commitment
beyond grant period is
represented.
No meaningful plans for
future event beyond
funding term appear in
application.
The event proposes high
engagement and
encourages widespread
community participation
and addresses critical
needs or interests of the
community.
Proposed community
engagement is limited with
moderate participation and
has some relevance but
may not fully align with
community needs or
interests.
The proposal shows low
levels of community
engagement and
participation or shows
minimal relevance to
community needs or
interests.
The applicant lives in or
has a business in Cotati.
The applicant lives in or
has a business in Sonoma
County.
The application does not
live in or have a business in
Sonoma County.
Applicant
CRITERION
SUSTAINABILITY -
THE EVENT WILL
CONTINUE PAST THE
GRANT PERIOD
(10PTS)
PROMOTES
COMMUNITY
TOGETHERNESS/
BROAD
COMMUNITY
APPEAL (10PTS)
COTATI LOCAL
RESIDENT/BUSINESS
OWNER (10PTS)
TOTAL SCORES
COTATI CULTURAL GRANT SCORING RUBRIC