(a) “Agency” means the California Trade and Commerce Agency.

(b) “Applicant” means a California nonprofit corporation or California public agency which has applied to the Agency for a Grant.

(c) “California nonprofit corporation” means a corporation organized and in good standing as a nonprofit corporation under Title I, Division 2 of the California Corporation Code.

(d) “California public agency” means any agency of the State of California, or any local California agency, including but not limited to a city, county, special district or joint powers agency consisting exclusively of state or local agencies.

(e) “Federal Award” means a Manufacturing Technology grant provided by an agency of the federal government requiring non-federal matching funds for which the Applicant is requesting a Grant.

(f) “Grant” means an award of funding pursuant to this chapter which need not be repaid.

(g) “In-kind Support” means resources other than money provided by the Applicant or private companies, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and/or other entities involved in the implementation of the Proposal. Examples on In-kind Support include equipment; supplies; space and facilities; managerial, secretarial, financial, and other administrative services; and technical training.

(h) “Manufacturing Technology” refers to process of developing, disseminating, and/or implementing technical information used by manufacturers in the creation of goods and services.

(i) “Proposal” means the forms, program descriptions, and attachments described in section 4080.3.

(j) “Solicitation” means one or more pages explaining the Grant funding cycle which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(k) “Solicitation Deadlines” means the date and time specified in the Solicitation when all Proposals and attachments must be received by the Agency.