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Success Criteria

Please see below for SCIG Success Criteria.

Originality and creativity of the project
Highly innovative; introduces a unique solution or concept new to the community.
Moderately innovative; combines new ideas with existing methods.
Some creativity, largely based on known strategies.
Minimal innovation; follows traditional approaches with little originality.
Clarity and Practicality of the Proposal
Clear, detailed plan with realistic steps; effectively addresses potential challenges.
Mostly clear proposal; minor gaps in planning or challenge management.
Some clarity; lacks detail for confident implementation.
Unclear or impractical plan for execution.
Expected Benefits to the Community 
Likely to have significant, measurable impact on the target group.
Positive impact but limited or harder to measure.
Minor expected impact; affects a small group.
Unlikely to have a meaningful or measurable impact.
Long-Term Potential Beyond Initial Funding
Strong strategy for long-term continuation; identified resources and support.
Some potential for continuation; lacks a clear long-term plan.
Appropriateness and Justification of Costs
Clear, well-justified budget; aligned with project objectives; all costs necessary and reasonable.
Vague budget; questionable or excessive costs.
Project is significantly over budget