Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria constitute priorities:

• correspondence between the project's goals and those of the milieu for which it is destined;
• pledges of continuity and multiplying effects;
• potential for growth, self-determination and self-evaluation of the milieu;
• promotion of women;
• making use of local resources and services, as well as other organizations;
• establishment of an achievable schedule;
• the relationship between the importance and value of the project and its development and administrative costs;
• if it exists, experience acquired in a previous RIF project and the results of the evaluation carried out on said project by Foundation members.

Process

The aid committee studies submitted projects in March, June, September and November of each year, and forwards recommendations to the executive committee which makes the final decision.

Considered are projects that:

• favor promotion of the Foundation objectives;
• fall within the Foundation management perspective;
• call for money available to the Foundation.

Sums allotted are usually disbursed with a recognized Canadian charity acting as intermediary.