Title
Review Panel Orientation
Recommended Action
Orientation for Inspire Olympia 2025 Review Panels. No action requested.
Report Issue:
Panels will be instructed on the review and scoring process for Inspire Olympia applications.
Staff Contact:
Marygrace Goddu, Inspire Olympia Program Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development Department, 360.480.0923.
Presenter(s):
Marygrace Goddu, Inspire Olympia Program Manager
Amelia Layton, Inspire Olympia Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
Applications for 2025-26 one-year Inspire Olympia financial awards received by 5pm Friday March 14 will be reviewed and scored by two review panels. Each panel consists of three to four CAAB members and two to three selected citizen volunteers. Panels forward scoring and recommendations for funding to the full Cultural Access Advisory Board for their consideration in May. Final award decisions will be approved by City Council in June. The purpose of this meeting is to instruct the panels.
Climate Analysis:
N/A
Equity Analysis:
Equity, access, and inclusion are Inspire Olympia funding goals and the orientation will aid panelists in understanding the scoring rubric that includes evaluation of these aspects of applicant proposals. Panelists and CAAB members have been selected in part for the diverse lived experience that they bring and their ability to represent the Olympia community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Financial Impact:
None.
Attachments:
None.