Assessment of applications

Assessment criteria

Applications will be assessed against the program objectives and anticipated outcomes that applicants have provided in the application form.

Applications will be reviewed in consultation with the relationship manager. The review will involve confirming alignment with the intent of the program, based on the following criteria and weighting:

Other considerations

Applications will also be considered based on the grant focus areas, including:

• ability and expertise of service providers to manage and deliver the proposal and all its components
• defined focus area
• industry outcomes
• employment outcomes
• value for the Territory
• previous performance where applicable.

As part of the assessment process, the department will conduct business checks and other due diligence procedures.

For partnership projects, including joint applications or collaborations where an RTO engages an industry association, business or community, advice may be sought from appropriate organisations to assist in ascertaining the viability and relevance of the proposed project and contribute to its development.