Assessment of Applications

Applications for a heritage incentive will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Whether the application is for a Tier I or II incentive, with Tier I being the highest weighted incentive;
• The degree of deterioration and necessity of restoration;
• The financial and technical ability of the applicant to complete the work;
• Ability of the applicant to access other funding for the project;
• The clarity, accuracy, and credibility of the project proposal;
• The degree of benefit to the heritage integrity of the site;
• The degree of community benefit; and
• Demonstration of commitment to using design features, materials, and styles that meet the Design Guidelines for Historic Dawson and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada

Applicants may speak as a delegate to HAC to explain and get feedback on their proposal prior to formal submission of an application for a Heritage Incentive.