For the purpose of making grants, the commissioner shall develop a rating system for applications that will assess the relative merits of proposed projects with emphasis on:
(1) The contribution of the project to the community in resolving outstanding community problems;
(2) The contribution of the project in resolving the special needs of the intended service population;
(3) The contribution of the project in addressing state and national issues;
(4) The evidence of community support for and involvement in the project;
(5) The appropriateness of the project and its probable effectiveness in meeting the stated need;
(6) The planned economic efficiency of the project;
(7) The probable benefits to corps members in self-confidence and self-pride, encouraging the work ethic through job satisfaction, fostering good work habits, strengthening a sense of community and promoting good community citizenship, facilitating continued or supplementary education;
(8) The quality and comprehensiveness of the project and project planning effort as exhibited by the grant application; and
(9) The potential of the project to continue beyond the grant period without government subsidy.
(P.A. 86-336, S. 14, 19.)