Evaluation & Scoring of Applications

Review Criteria

A qualified panel of reviewers will evaluate applications based on the goals and criteria listed below:

1. The event serves targeted Oakland commercial districts and supports event participants and residents from priority Oakland neighborhoods. The event or series is new. (30%)
 

• Priority score of the commercial district where event will occur (Based on Commercial District Map)
•  Percentage of event participants (businesses, vendors, artists, cultural groups directly participating in the event) living or working in priority neighborhoods (Based on OAKDOT Equity Toolbox Map)
• Priority score of current residential or business address of applicant (Based on OAKDOT Equity Toolbox Map)
• The event or series is completely original or relatively new.
   

2. The event benefits Oakland-based small businesses, artists, cultural groups and especially commercial districts in priority neighborhoods (25%)
 

• Applicant has a plan to partner with the surrounding businesses and commercial district to support them with event.
• Applicant has a plan to bring customers to the surrounding commercial district and businesses during the event.
• The Event is a series.
   

3. The event builds social cohesion and contributes to the Oakland community’s shared positive experience. (25%)
 

• The event concept is connected to the district where it will be held, and applicant explanation of the choice of event and location is thoughtful and compelling.
• The intended audience is clearly identified and the plans to get them to attend the event are effective as described.
• The social benefits and community building impacts of the event are inspiring, significant, clear and compelling as described.
• Applicant has a clear connection to the location.
   

4. The applicant shows readiness, capacity, and ability to implement the event successfully. (20%)
 

• Concept is thoughtful and clear with programming identified.
• Budget aligns with program guidelines and shows detail and accuracy.