Describe how the project meets and advances each Program Priority identified in the LOI (protecting/restoring coastal habitats, coastal hazard risk reduction, public access, public trust resources, co-benefits).

Provide a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule; outline practical benchmarks and timelines for successful completion.

Describe project readiness including commitments from partners, status of design plans, CEQA compliance, permitting, and land access/tenure agreements.

Describe the Applicant's capacity and qualifications of the project team to successfully complete the project.

Describe the project methodology and how effectiveness will be measured, including use of best available science, monitoring/evaluation plans, and long-term operations and maintenance.

Demonstrate the project's likelihood of success including practicality, feasibility, community readiness, and political willingness.

Demonstrate the community's vulnerability to SLR impacts and describe the specific SLR impacts the project will address.

Describe how the project delivers meaningful and direct benefits to vulnerable populations, disadvantaged communities, or severely disadvantaged communities.

Describe previous and ongoing engagement with California Native American tribes, and how tribal data confidentiality will be maintained.