For purposes of this Article, unless otherwise indicated, the words and phrases defined in section 15432 of the Government Code shall have the same meaning where used herein. In addition, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning as described below:

“Applicant” means an entity that has been determined by Authority staff to meet the requirements of sections 7102 and 7103, has been invited to submit and has submitted a Grant Application.

“Authority” means the California Health Facilities Financing Authority.

“Commitment Letter” means a letter prepared by the Authority pursuant to section 7108 and which expresses the Authority's commitment to provide grant funds to an Applicant following compliance with the conditions and requirements contained therein.

“Community Settings” means places where vulnerable populations live and/or congregate, including but not limited to, schools, adult or child day care centers, community centers, and residential care facilities.

“Cost” or “Costs” means project-related expenses identified in an Application and which are subsequently approved by the Authority.

“Demonstration Project” means a project designed to demonstrate innovative methods for delivering cost-effective, quality Health Care Services that improve access to health care for Vulnerable Populations or Communities and enhance health outcomes.

“Grant Agreement” means an agreement between the Authority and a Grantee that consists of the terms and conditions as required pursuant to section 7109 and pursuant to which grant funds will be disbursed.

“Grantee” means an Applicant that has been awarded a Demonstration Project grant and has executed a Grant Agreement as required by the Authority.

“Health Care Services” means services, including, but not limited to, medical, mental, dental or preventive services for the diagnosis, care, prevention and treatment of human illness, or individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities.

“Interested Party” means an entity that has submitted a Letter of Interest.

“Letter of Interest” means a letter submitted by an Interested Party that complies with the requirements of Section 7104.

“Partnership” means two or more entities working in collaboration on a Demonstration Project designed to address health care access for Vulnerable Populations in Community Settings.

“Vulnerable Populations or Communities” means places or groups of people in California with special risks for poor health status and fewer available Health Care Services and other resources.