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7 <br />• The activity/service addresses a need identified in the 2024 Eastern Alameda <br />County Human Services Needs Assessment. <br /> <br />Benefit (Rating Scale of 1-20) <br /> <br />• The applicant demonstrates clearly the number of Pleasanton residents who <br />will benefit from the activity/service in relation to the level of funding <br />requested from the City of Pleasanton. <br />• The beneficiaries address an appropriate need. <br />• The funding of this activity/service benefits low and very low-income (rather <br />than moderate-income) residents. Greater consideration will be given to <br />agencies that serve individuals from the lowest income categories. <br />• The activity/service benefits impacted neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Organizational Strength and Capacity (Rating Scale of 1-10) <br /> <br />• The agency and/or its principal leadership have an established track record of <br />good performance. <br />• The agency is fiscally and ethically responsible for its programs. <br />• The agency’s goals for this activity/service are realistic and achievable. <br />• The agency’s guiding philosophy is consistent with this activity/service. <br />• The agency collaborates with other nonprofits and has a broad base of <br />community support. <br />• The agency’s staffing is qualified and adequate to provide this activity/service <br />in a timely manner. <br /> <br />Funding (Rating Scale of 1-10) <br /> <br />• The activity/service will provide lasting improvements and/or effects. <br />• The project will maintain an existing activity/service in jeopardy. <br />• The activity/service will not supplant other available funding but will enhance <br />service. <br />• The requested funds achieve an impact on the need. <br />• The requested amount is commensurate with the expected accomplishment <br />(The cost per beneficiary is reasonable, and the activity is cost-effective.) <br />• The effectiveness of the activity/service can be measured using well-defined <br />performance measures that are clearly stated in the application. <br />• The agency has obtained supplemental ongoing funding from other sources, <br />or when appropriate, the agency charges a fee and/or produces other income <br />Page 19 of 43