COMMUNITY EVENT SUBSIDY EVALUATION SCORE
SHEET
Event Name: ______________________________________
Organization: ____________________________________
Event Date(s): ___________________________________
Reviewer: ________________________________________
SECTION 1 – PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY (20 POINTS MAX)
Criteria Points
Free and open to the public 20
Free with registration required 15
Participation fee less than $50 10
Participation fee greater than $50 5
Private or invitation-only event 0
Score Awarded: ______ / 20
Comments: ______________________________________________________ SECTION 2 – ORGANIZATIONAL ELIGIBILITY (15 POINTS MAX)
Criteria Points
15 10
5 Manhattan Beach nonprofit organization
Regional nonprofit organization
Manhattan Beach resident group/organization
Commercial organization 0
Score Awarded: ______ / 15
Comments: ______________________________________________________ SECTION 3 – TARGET AUDIENCE (15 POINTS MAX)
Criteria Points
Primarily serves Manhattan Beach residents 15
Significant resident participation anticipated 10
General public/regional audience 5
Primarily non-resident audience 0
Score Awarded: ______ / 15
Comments: ______________________________________________________ SECTION 4 – COMMUNITY BENEFIT (40 POINTS MAX)
Evaluate the event’s contribution to community life, recreation, culture, education, civic engagement, health, tourism, economic vitality, or other public benefits.
Rating Points
Exceptional community benefit 40
Significant community benefit 30
Moderate community benefit 20
Limited community benefit 10
Minimal community benefit 0–5
Score Awarded: ______ / 40
Comments: ______________________________________________________ SECTION 5 – CITY RESOURCE IMPACT (10 POINTS MAX)
Evaluate staffing requirements, public safety impacts, traffic control needs, facility impacts, and operational complexity.
Criteria Points
Minimal City resources required 10
Moderate City resources required 5
Significant City resources required 0
Score Awarded: ______ / 10
Comments: ______________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
Category Points
Organizational Eligibility ______ / 15
Public Accessibility ______ / 20
Target Audience ______ / 15
Community Benefit ______ / 40
City Resource Impact ______ / 10
TOTAL ______ / 100
SUBSIDY DETERMINATION
Event Category
☐ City-Sponsored Event
☐ Nonprofit Community Event
☐ Nonprofit Fundraiser
☐ Resident Organization Event
☐ Commercial Event
☐ Other: ____________________
Maximum Eligible Subsidy for Category
_________________%
Scoring Adjustment
Score Eligible Subsidy Level
85–100 Up to 100% of maximum subsidy
70–84 Up to 75% of maximum subsidy
55–69 Up to 50% of maximum subsidy
Below 55 Up to 25% of maximum subsidy or no subsidy
Recommended Subsidy (attach cost estimate)
Approved Subsidy Amount: $____________________
Approved Services: ______________________________________________________
☐ A
pprove as Requested
☐ Approve with Modifications
☐ Deny Request
Comments: ______________________________________________________ Reviewer Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________