Citi Success Fund

Application Evaluation Criteria

How the Citi Success Fund Grant Application is Evaluated

The community grants review committee uses the following criteria to make their recommendations. Applicants should review the following criteria to ensure they are addressed in their application.

Overall Assessment

Does the applicant clearly demonstrate the relationship of the program's goals and purpose to dropout prevention? Does the program provide students with opportunities to experience success and to relate that success to completing his/her high school education? Does the program provide students with information or experiences that assist in removing barriers to achieving success in the school setting?

Purpose & Goals

Is the program clearly defined? Are the goals measurable and realistic?

Potential for Accomplishment

Is the program realistic in terms of what is expected to be accomplished?

Program Activities

Are the activities well-planned, specific and directly related to the program goals?

Program Budget

Is the funding requested reasonable for the activities planned? Is the budget sufficiently detailed?

Program Evaluation

Is the program evaluation process clearly defined and realistic?

Priority Rating

Does the program incorporate one or more of the priority activities described on the front page?

For more information, contact:
Lorna Valle, Program Manager
The Education Fund
305-892-5099 ext. 18