Proposal Review Process

(1) Once all proposals have been received by the Department, copies of the proposals will be provided to the Tennessee Eden Alternative™ Coalition Grant Review Committee, along with any enforcement documentation pertinent to those facilities submitting proposals. (2) Tennessee Eden Alternative Coalition Grant Review Committee members must include trained Eden Alternative™ Associates and staff of certified Eden Alternative™ facilities. (3) Any Coalition Grant Selection Committee member holding financial interest in a proposing facility shall not participate in the ranking or selection process involving that facility. (4) Grant applicants may be requested by the Committee, prior to evaluation of the proposals, to provide additional clarification as necessary. (5) The Committee will meet within two (2) weeks of the submission deadline to review the proposals and conduct a preliminary screening. Proposals will be rated as follows: (a) Vision; (b) Education; (c) Implementation; (d) Self-sufficiency; (e) Management Support; and, (f) Required documentation. (6) By April 30 of each year, the Committee will submit to the Commissioner a ranked list of proposing facilities categorized by facility type which includes any information or justification necessary for the Commissioner to make an informed decision to finalize the selections.