We award core grants on an ongoing basis using the following criteria:
Organizational capacity to fulfill mission and implementation.
Requests for assistance must be achievable by design service volunteers within a designated timeline.
Demonstrated support by stakeholders (board, funders, community, public agencies, elected officials)
Potential to provide opportunities for community participation and engagement.
Potential to demonstrate principles of good design to a larger audience.
Potential to improve the quality of life within communities, support the goals and objectives of a neighborhood or district, or provide new models of economic development for addressing equity and community needs.