OAR 813-140-0080
Rating Criteria

In addition to evaluation of a proposed project’s compliance with the requirements of OAR 813-140-0050 (Eligible Applicants and Eligible Projects) and taking into consideration the preferences set forth in 813-140-0060 (Funding Preferences), the evaluation of a proposed project may include, but is not limited to, consideration of the following:

(1)

Any conditional or firm funding commitments or efforts to work with other funders to leverage all available resources;

(2)

The readiness of the project to proceed once financing has been committed by the Department;

(3)

In comparison with other proposed projects, the greatest impact on communities;

(4)

Demonstration of realistic financial assumptions, including the need for a loan guarantee or grant funds, and the ability to repay loans;

(5)

The strength of the development team as it relates to the scope of the project;

(6)

Community support for the project as demonstrated by funding or fee waivers, resolution of support, or participation of community groups; and

(7)

Appropriateness and uniqueness of the design of the project in relation to fulfilling the goals of the project and matching the context of the community.

Source: Rule 813-140-0080 — Rating Criteria, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=813-140-0080 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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