The Rural Fund Scoring Matrix

Organisation

Project

Amount Requested

Criteria

Evidence

Score awarded. 

 

 

 

Eligibility and objectives

Section 1 & Section 2 question 2.

1 or 2: fund is eligible and some evidence that the project supports the fund objectives but no evidence of project’s impact on natural assets and nature.

3 or 4: fund is eligible and evidence that the project supports the fund objectives, evidence of the project’s impact on natural assets and nature.

5: fund is eligible and good evidence that the project supports the fund objectives. Good evidence of the projects positive and sustainable impact on natural assets and nature.

 

 

 

Local need and community benefit

Section 2, question 4

1 or 2: some evidence that project will benefit those in the surrounding area but little evidence that there is a high demand for the project

3 or 4: evidence of benefit those in the surrounding area. Evidence that project will meet proven need.

5: good evidence that project will benefit a significant number. Good evidence that the project will meet a high and previously unmet need.

 

 

 

Financial position and viability of project

Section 2, questions 1 and 5.

1 or 2: Project offers reasonable value for money, costs appear reasonable taking into account the number that will benefit.

3 or 4: Project offers good value for money, costs are reasonable taking into account the number that will benefit.

5: Project offers good value for money and costs are reasonable taking into account the number that will benefit.