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o 0-1 points (Limited or unclear description of housing stabilization approach): The <br />application does not meaningfully describe housing stabilization in the context of <br />the applicant's community or explain how the proposed policy or program would <br />support residents' ability to remain in their homes and communities. Any <br />references to stabilization are vague, indirect, or not clearly connected to the <br />proposed policy or program. <br />o 2-3 points (Moderate and partially articulated description of housing stabilization <br />approach): The application describes what housing stabilization means for the <br />applicant's community and identifies ways the proposed policy or program is <br />intended to support it, but the description lacks sufficient detail or clarity. The <br />connection between the proposed policy or program mechanisms and how <br />residents would be able to remain in their homes and communities is only <br />partially explained. <br />o 4-5 points (Clear, intentional, and well -supported description of housing <br />stabilization approach): The application clearly describes housing stabilization in <br />the context of the applicant's community and explains how the proposed policy or <br />program would intentionally support residents' ability to remain in their homes <br />and communities. The response demonstrates a clear nexus between the policy <br />or program approach and anticipated stabilization outcomes. <br />• How will the city prioritize racial equity when implementing the proposed policy or <br />program? (5 pts max) <br />o 0-1 points (Limited or unclear description of racial equity implementation <br />approach): The application does not meaningfully identify racial equity priorities <br />or explain how racial equity would be prioritized through implementation of the <br />proposed policy or program. Any references to equity are vague, aspirational, or <br />not clearly connected to policy implementation. <br />o 2-3 points (Moderate and partially articulated description of racial equity <br />implementation approach): The application identifies and describes racial equity <br />priorities and any existing frameworks or structures related to the proposed policy <br />or program, but the response lacks sufficient clarity or detail regarding how those <br />priorities would be operationalized through policy or program implementation. <br />The connection between stated priorities and implementation actions is only <br />partially explained. <br />For applicants without existing racial equity frameworks or structures, the <br />response describes an initial or emerging approach to establishing racial equity <br />priorities through the policy or program development and implementation <br />process, but lacks specificity regarding actions, accountability, or anticipated <br />outcomes. <br />o 4-5 points (Clear, intentional, and well -supported description of racial equity <br />implementation approach): The application clearly identifies racial equity priorities <br />and any existing framework or structures and explains how those priorities would <br />be intentionally prioritized through implementation of the proposed policy or <br />program. The response describes specific, feasible implementation strategies <br />PAGE - 5 1 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL I LIVABLE COMMUNITIES I NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY <br />