Microgrant Idea Scoring Template

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Scoring Template

Each valuator will make a copy of this template, fill in, and add as comment to the proposal ticket. Each criteria will be ranked on scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Note, the scores are a guide to help on the decisions, but not a numerically defined end point for funding.

1. Impact:

   • Is the project aimed at addressing a substantial issue or fulfilling a critical need? Will it represent a substantive benefit to the mission of OSM, ultimately resulting more and better use of open geo data?
   • What level of impact does the proposed solution offer?
   • [Score: /5]

2. Feasibility:

   • Can the project be realistically accomplished with the available resources?
   • Are the proposed activities attainable within the designated timeframe?
   • [Score: /5]

3. Innovation:

   • Does the project present a distinctive or inventive approach?
   • What sets it apart from other projects of a similar nature?
   • [Score: /5]

4. Sustainability:

   • Does the project have a plan for sustainability beyond the grant period?
   • What is the long-term sustainability of the proposed solution?
   • [Score: /5]

5. Budget Justification:

   • Is the budget adequately justified and appropriate for the proposed activities?
   • Are the expenses clearly delineated and essential for the success of the project?
   • [Score: /5]

6. Community Engagement:

   • How will the project engage and positively impact the community?
   • Is there a strategy for involving the community and gathering feedback?
   • [Score: /5]

Total Score: add up scores from each criteria and divide by 6

Comments:

Provide any additional comments or feedback. Especially if rationale is not apparent from the scores themselves, or there are particular things to understand about the project. For instance, a high impact but high risk project could be called out for special consideration.

[drolbr]

From the Project Funding Framework:

ad Impact:

• Does the proposal profit specific subcommunities? How can the benefit potentially tranferred to other subcommunities?
  (can also go to Community Engagement)

ad Feasibility:

• How can the project progress measured by the Engineering Working Group?

ad Sustainability

• What kind of documentation ensures that the project can be used long-term?
• Is there an automated testing strategy to long-term check whether the project and depencies still work?
• How are security updates fetched and applied?
• How many and how diverse people have the necessary knowledge to maintain the project?

[drolbr]

From the current meeting:

• Consider past performance when dealing with applications