• Relevance of project to the strategic objectives and outcomes of the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme. (20 Points)
• Community-oriented problem solving; development challenge being addressed; innovative; partnerships and linkages being established; feasibility. (10 Points)
• Sustainability; replicability and degree of up- scalability; inclusiveness etc. (10 Points)
• Clarity of the Project, what will be done, who will do it, when it will be done (beginning, duration, completion), and where it will be done. (10 Points)
• Applicants’/organization capacities – project management experience; participation of local community and key stakeholders, inclusion of women and youth, collaboration with other local projects and programs. (30 Points)
• Robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework. (10 Points)
• Appropriateness and feasibility of budget & corresponding work plan; consistency with budgeting guidelines. (5 Points)
• Co-funding or funds mobilized from other sources. (5 points)

Detailed selection criteria available among Application Templates