Or. Admin. R. 698-025-0060 - Evaluation Criteria

(1) The extent to which the proposed project would help achieve the purpose of this grant program as identified in OAR 698-005-0010;

(2) The capacity and competence of the applicant to deliver the proposed program;

(3) The applicant's relevant background and experience in delivering successful succession planning programs, including prior projects funded through this or other grant programs.

(4) The cost-effectiveness of the proposed project;

(5) The extent to which the application reaches diverse audiences, including: producers of diverse commodities, agricultural landowners or operators in diverse geographic locations in Oregon, young or beginning farmers or ranchers, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, veteran farmer or ranchers, limited resource farmers or ranchers, and participants in diverse stages of succession planning. The Commission may also consider the extent to which a suite of approved grant projects will combine to reflect this diversity; and

(6) The extent to which the project introduces participants to conservation tools as resources for succession planning.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 698-025-0060

OAHP 1-2019, adopt filed 01/28/2019, effective 2/1/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 541.984, ORS 541.988, ORS 541.989

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 541.977-541.989