A Supplemental Criteria has been developed for programs requesting more than $2,000.  The criteria will be used in the scoring process by external and internal review panels.  Each program/activity will be scored for its compliance to CPP’s criteria, merit and overall benefit.

Due to record dry conditions, CPP’s primary focus is currently on water conservation programs and activities.

General Criteria (up to and over $2,000):

Applications will be evaluated on their ability to address the following key points:

• The program/project should offer a fresh, unique perspective on a water resources issue.
• The program/project offers an immediate or ongoing impact on topical water resources/outreach issues.  Currently, MWD focuses primarily on water conservation.
• The applicant has an existing relationship with Metropolitan on other water resources education/outreach issues.
• The applicant has an existing relationship with other water resources entities—member agencies, regional, state or national institutions.
• The program/project should offer community involvement and/or volunteer opportunities.
• The audience size and the regional benefits of the program/activity.
• Does the program/project provide an opportunity for media coverage?
• Has the applicant completed the application form and all required forms in full?
• We recommend that the applicant contacts his or her local water supplier and secures a letter of support (for requests of more than $2,000).
• For questions, please call a Community Partnering program representative at either (213) 217-6633, (213) 217-7262 or (213) 217-6619.

No substitutions: Awarded funds may ONLY be used for the program described in the application. If the program is cancelled or substantially modified funds MUST be returned to MWD and a new application submitted as necessary. The manager of the Community Partnering Program, Christel Webb, must be contacted in these circumstances.

Programs will not be funded retroactively. If the program completion date precedes the application and board approval deadlines, funding request will be declined.

Education Programs (Community Partnering Program)
Educational programs: K-12, college or adult education. Programs should provide opportunities for educational outreach on regional or local water resources issues. Examples include after-school water education; interpretive and activity-oriented education programs; water-related science fair.

Selection Criteria for Education Category:
In addition to the standard criteria, the Education Unit requires that the following must be provided or met before funding will be considered.  Each proposed project:

• Actively engages students, teachers, school and/or community members or leaders, educational administrators and other potential collaborators (e.g. – businesses, organizations, water and/or environmental education organizations), in interactive experiences that increase water awareness and understanding
• Links to the California K-12 content standards in any one or more disciplines
• Is a unique and creative way to educate about water
• Contains elements that have merit and are feasible
• Is interdisciplinary and accessible in approach.