The Application shall include all of the following information:
(a) An Application checklist that generally describes the type and order of information that must be provided to ensure that the Applicant submits a complete Application package.
(b) An Application cover sheet with:
(1) The Project name;
(2) Applicant information including (a) Applicant name, address, telephone numbers and (b) contact person name, title and telephone numbers;
(3) Project location information including city, county, zip code, Project Area descriptions and Project site address(es), if applicable;
(4) Funding information including requested funding amount, type of funding requested (i.e., Grant and/or Loan), other non-program funding amount(s) and total cost of Project; and
(5) Applicant certification that declares under the penalty of perjury that the information contained in the Application, exhibits, and attachments is true and correct to the best of Applicant's knowledge and belief and that Applicant understands that misrepresentation may result in the cancellation of the approved funding, and other actions, which the Authority may take.
(6) A statement that the Authority reserves the right to request additional information for its review.
(c) A Project description that includes (a) a description of the Project's expected outcomes and benefits and (b) cross-references to any supporting documentation, such as plans, pictures, drawings or other relevant information, included with the Application.
(d) An eligibility and funding priority worksheet that:
(1) Includes a description of which eligibilty criteria the Project meets and how the Project qualifies under the criteria described in section 8118(p) hereof; and
(2) Includes a description of whether there exists a Lack of Resources to develop and implement sustainable development and other sound environmental policies, programs and projects. In order to receive funding priority, Applicants must make a case as to the reason(s) that Alternative Funding Sources are not available, or are insufficient, for the Project by describing:
(A) any Alternative Funding Sources that may ordinarily be available for the Project and the actions that have been taken to access such Alternative Funding Sources for the Project and
(B) why Alternative Funding Sources are unavailable or are insufficient for the Project.
(e) Project evaluation information with supporting documentation that:
(1) Describes how the Project promotes one or more Sustainable Development objectives (75 points).
(2) Describes how the Project promotes economic development within Economically Distressed communities (30 points) including:
(A) whether the project creates, or assists in creating employment for existing residents;
(B) whether the project improves the infrastructure and or the quality of life of the community/neighborhood to enhance its economic competitiveness;
(C) whether the project builds on or establishes relationships with local employment and training entities (e.g. One Stop Career Center, Pilot Regional Collaborative under the Regional Workforce Preparation and Economic Development Act, Workforce Investment Board, the Employment Development Department, and others) to link local job seekers with employment opportunities.
(3) Describes how the Project incorporates creative approaches (15 points) including:
(A) whether the Project provides a creative solution to an existing or a projected problem or demonstrates a new or innovative approach to planning;
(B) whether the Project involves multiple jurisdictions (more than one county or city, or federal, state, regional, or local government); and
(C) a description of any other creative features of the expected outcome(s) of the Project.
(4) Describes the likelihood that the Project's expected outcomes will be implemented (15 points) including:
(A) Identification and discussion of the financial feasibility, the practicality, the timing and the probability of implementing the Project's expected outcomes (e.g., the plan, idea or strategy being advanced by the Project).
(B) Identification of community support for the Project's expected outcomes. This may include letters of support from community interests and co-sponsors that specifically reference community needs and the expected impacts of the Project. It may also include news articles, petitions, and any other representative information.
(5) A description of how the Project demonstrates applicability to other communities by identifying the applicability and transferability of the proposed Project elements to other communities (15 points).
(f) Project budget sheet that identifies all Eligible Costs and Ineligible Costs for the proposed Project including:
(1) Identifying the cost category;
(2) A description of the activities associated with the cost;
(3) Indication of whether the cost will be paid from program funding and/or Alternative Funding Sources;
(4) Indication of total cost(s) for that category.
(g) A detailed Project timeline for implementing and completing the proposed Project. The timeline should identify the activities, benchmarks, and products to be produced.
(h) Complete resumes of all staff and/or consultants who will be involved in implementing the Project described in the Application.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 44520(a) and 44520(c), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 44501, 44502, 44526(g) and 44526(i), Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 5-13-2002 as an emergency; operative 5-13-2002 (Register 2002, No. 20). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 44520(c) a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-12-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-13-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-31-2002 and filed 9-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 37).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
