8. The criteria of evaluation of an application for financial assistance are as follows:(1) the scale of the project, comprising in particular: the scope of the action and the value of the site from the biological, social and economic aspects;
(2) the relevance of the action, comprising in particular: the potential before and after action and the effects on wildlife;
(3) the extent of planning of project, comprising in particular: preliminary studies, consultations, evaluation procedures and follow-up;
(4) the financial aspect of the project, comprising in particular: cost in proportion to benefits and the diversity of financial sources;
(5) the applicant’s contribution, comprising in particular: his experience and his financial contribution;
(6) the quantitative evaluation of the financial assistance already granted to the applicant;
(7) the project’s contribution toward achieving the specific objectives determined by the Foundation for carrying out its mandate.