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1 | LOW (1) | MED (2) | HIGH (3) | SCORE | Weight | Final | |||||||||
2 | PROJECT | 27 | |||||||||||||
3 | Does the proposed project create access to yoga therapy for a population who might not otherwise be able to practice? | No, the proposed project is a commercial venture or otherwise serves a population that does not face meaningful barriers to access. | Somewhat; the project will create access to yoga therapy for some individuals who face barriers or might not otherwise be able to practice. | Yes, this project will meaningfully create access to yoga therapy for individuals who might not otherwise step foot on a yoga mat. | 3 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||
4 | Does the applicant have lived experience with the issues they're seeking to address through this project? | No, the applicant does not have lived experience with these issues. | Somewhat; the applicant has limited lived experience with these issues but is actively embedded in the community and appears to have a nuanced understanding of the challenges they face. | Yes; the applicant has lived experience of the challenges their community faces. | 3 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||
5 | Does the project create institutional acceptance and integration of yoga therapy? | No, this is an individual/standalone initiative with no institutional partnership or buy-in | Somewhat; the project has informal institutional support or is working toward formal integration. | Yes, the project embeds yoga therapy into an institution's ongoing programming (schools, hospitals, community centers, etc.) with formal commitment. | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
6 | Is the idea described completely? | No, I have many unanswered questions. | I have a few questions. | Yes. | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||
7 | IMPACT | 13 | |||||||||||||
8 | Has the applicant described a project that will make a meaningful impact on the community? | No, this is a short term project that likely will not have a meaningful impact after the proposed project. | Somewhat; this project will likely benefit some individuals long term. | Yes, this project will likely have a meaningful impact in the community long term. | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
9 | Has the applicant described a thorough and realistic implementation plan? | No, the applicant has not described a clear and realistic plan for implementiing the project. | Somewhat; the applicant has a plan but it is unclear or nonspecific. | Yes, the applicant appears to have a specific, effective plans in place for implementing this project. | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||
10 | Does the project have sustainable outreach potential? | No, the project serves a fixed number of participants with no plan for expansion or replication. | Somewhat; there is potential for growth but limited scalability (geographic constraints, resource limitations, or unclear expansion pathway). | Yes, the project has a clear model for scaling impact (train-the-trainer, replicable curriculum, digital reach, or partnership multiplication). | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||
11 | Does the marketing plan reach communities facing barriers to access? | No, the marketing plan the applicant has described is unlikely to reach communities that face barriers to access yoga therapy. | – | Yes, the marketing plan is proactive, creative, and will ensure the project reaches new students and communities. | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
12 | Total Score: | 40 | |||||||||||||