Grant review committee will evaluate how effectively the project or program: 

• Reaches and engages marginalized youth or youth of color, including:
o Thoughtful recruitment and outreach 
o Accessibility — how are barriers being addressed (transportation, location, costs, partnerships) 
o Either through great breadth or depth 

• Fosters deeper engagement in the arts/music/culture for marginalized youth or youth of color. 

• Positively impacts marginalized youth or youth of color, including the development of life skills and/or cognitive, emotional, or social development.
o Anecdotal (from participants, teachers, parents, etc.) 
o Quantifiable (e.g., test scores, graduation rates, attendance rates, etc.) 

• Advances the organizational mission, goals, and values. 

Viability of nonprofit may factor into eligibility or score if review of IRS Form 990, budget for current and prior year, annual profit and loss statement, actuals for current year surfaces significant concerns that are not adequately explained by the applicant. 

Review committee may also consider budget size and capacity of grant applicant.