The Commission is currently seeking grant reviewers.  We have 2 or 3 grant review opportunities

per year.   If you are interested in possibly becoming a grant reviewer, please fill out the application

and fax back to the Commission.  If you have already submitted your application, we do have

you in our database and will be contacting you when needed. 

Grant Reviewer Application

Reviewers selected will reflect the communities, cultural, ethnic, gender, regional, organizational and

professional diversity of the state and demonstrate the ability to perform the following:

·         Read and understand the Request for Proposal.

·         Review grants proposals.

·         Assess proposals using the criteria related to program requirements.

·         Complete the provided grant review scoring form for each grant application. This requires written comments,

      and justification/explanations of ratings, and proposal strengths and weaknesses.

·         Notes should be written clearly, accurately, concisely using complete thoughts.

·         Communicate effectively.

·         Contribute to an effective and productive group process (constructive, cooperative and flexible).

·         Provide a specific and well-documented evaluation of each application.

·         Adhere to strict procedures about confidentiality and conflict of interest to ensure fair and equitable reviews.

·         Attend onsite review in Columbus.

·         Prepare constructive strength and weakness comments.

·         Individuals with previous experience with Community Groups, Coalitions, Public Agencies,

·         Grass Root Organizations and Non-profit and Minority Community-Based Organizations are

      encouraged to apply.

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