CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF GRANT APPLICANTS

1. Standard of application.
          - Did the applicant address all sections of the application?
          - Was it coherent, realistic and provide a persuasive case for assistance?

2. Evidence of Commitment.
          - Does the applicant demonstrate the level of dedication necessary for longer-term achievement?

3.Artistic Work.
          - Standard of presentation.
          - Technical competence.
          - Artistic merit

4.Potential
          - Does the applicant show particular potential for growth, opportunity and development in their artistic field?


5. Referees.
          - Pertinence of endorsement and observations of referees.

6 Special circumstances.
          - Are their special circumstances or needs that would be addressed by the provision of a grant?



The weightings applied to each criterion will be at the discretion of the assessment panel.
The decision of the Foundation is final.