Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-7-1-.05 - Review of Applications
All applications received from applicants will be reviewed to determine the merit of the applications and the proposed use of funds. In determining whether an applicant shall receive a grant award, the following criteria will be considered:
(a)
Community or Economic Development Assistance Projects. Project
applications will be reviewed based upon enhancement of community or economic
development opportunities, including but not limited to, numbers and types of
jobs retained and/or created; total private capital investment; impact on the
state, regional and community tax base; degree of local commitment; consistency
with local and regional development goals and objectives; project readiness;
geographic distribution; project feasibility; project impact; and
reasonableness of cost estimates.
(b)
Regional or Multi-Jurisdiction
Community or Economic Development Implementation Projects. Project
applications will be reviewed based upon enhancement of community or economic
development opportunities including, but not limited to, likelihood of success
in leading to the retention of jobs within the region or enhanced job creation;
consistency with the region's community or economic development goals and
objectives; improved regional competitiveness; degree of local commitment;
degree of revenue and cost sharing between participating local governments;
project readiness; project feasibility; project impact; and reasonableness of
cost estimates.
(c) Recapture of
some or all of REBA grant funds by the applicant may be considered as a
competitive factor in the department's review of project applications for both
the Community or Economic Development Assistance Projects and the Regional or
Multi-Jurisdiction Community or Economic Development Implementation
Projects.
(d) All applications for
funding from this program must provide written certification from the
applicant, addressed to the department, to the effect that the applicant is
authorized under the laws of the State to carry out the project and activities
that are the subject of the application and that the proposed expenditure of
funds is in accordance with all applicable legal requirements.
(e) All Community or Economic Development
Assistance Project applications must include a recommendation from a state
agency whose statutory powers and duties include community and economic
development, that the proposed project will significantly develop, promote and
or retain trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within the
State of Georgia and promote the general welfare of the State. The
recommendation is for the purpose of allowing the department to receive advice,
and is not intended to delegate in any way the department's authority to
independently determine grant awards.
(f) In its review of applications, the
department may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies
as appropriate for the purpose of receiving advice.
(g) The criteria in this rule (110-7-1-.05) are designed to assist
the department in making its decision and only constitute minimum standards.
Additional factors may be considered depending on the nature of particular
projects and their relative merit compared to competing proposals and depending
on the availability of funding at the time of application. The decision that
the department makes shall be final and conclusive.
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