What Criteria was Used to Select Grantees?
Only fully-completed applications were read, reviewed and evaluated by a national panel of judges. Judges considered: ” respondents’ goals for alignment with the Able to Play philosophy. ” evidence that the applicant could successfully undertake a project of this size and scope. ” active involvement of people and children with and without disabilities in this project. ” current play opportunities available in the community(ies) the project will serve. ” population of children to be served and opportunities for collaboration. ” community support and level of volunteer commitment for this project. ” statewide geographic and economic diversity. ” suitability of the play environment site. ” ability of the project to be completed between the target dates of April 2004 and August 2005. ” applicants’ inspiration and passion for the concept of play for all children.
