How does the department decide which discretionary grant applications to fund?
A. Since, in the majority of its discretionary grant programs, the NJDOE cannot fund all proposals or applications submitted, it must select for funding only those projects that meet the highest standards. Applications are reviewed by an evaluation panel as part of the competitive process, and those applications that are of the highest quality are funded in order to establish and promote programs with the greatest chance of success. In its role as guardian of public funds, the NJDOE is responsible for selecting for award only those applications that demonstrate the greatest need; provide the most comprehensive plan to address the need; provide a clear, competent, professional presentation of the proposed project; provide an appropriate basis for all costs necessary to sustain the project; and, consequently, offer the best chance of success in achieving the NJDOE’s goal(s) for the grant program.
A. In the majority of its discretionary grant programs, the NJDOE cannot fund all proposals or applications submitted; therefore, it must select for funding only those projects that meet the highest standards. Applications are reviewed by an evaluation panel as part of the competitive process, and applications that are of the highest quality are funded to establish and promote programs with the greatest chance of success. In its role as guardian of public funds, The NJDOE is responsible for selecting for awards only those applications that demonstrate the greatest need; provide the most comprehensive plan to address the need; provide a clear, competent and professional presentation of the proposed project; provide an appropriate basis for all costs necessary to sustain the project; and, consequently, offer the best chance of success in achieving the NJDOE’s goal(s) for the grant program.
