Once your project has been deemed eligible, it will be evaluated on the basis of the following four general criteria.

Relevance

• Environmental justification

• Compatibility with the Foundation's objectives and principles

• Judicious choice of strategy based on target audiences

• Improvement or gains compared to the current situation

Design quality

• Well-defined target and clear objectives

• Clear and proven methods that are well suited to the problem at hand

• Compatibility with the natural environment

• Adequacy and qualifications of human resources

• Realistic, detailed work plan

• Realistic, itemized budget

• List of approvals and permits required

Implementation guarantees

• Proponent's ability to manage the project (quality of previous accomplishments)

• Partners' commitment and credibility

• Experience and training of the project team

• Level and credibility of community support

• Compatibility with local land use and socioeconomic development plans

• Compatibility with Hydro-Québec facilities and property, as well as agreements signed with local communities

Expected benefits

• Relevance of the selected results indicators

• Cost/environmental benefit ratio

• Type and size of targeted audiences

• Effectiveness of proposed means for ensuring sustainability

• Effectiveness of proposed means for disseminating project results and providing visibility for the Foundation