Alabama CDBG Grant Application Workshop Considerations and Criteria
Considerations and criteria for rating competitive grant applications in Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program include adequacy of water and sewer rates, operations and maintenance capacity, local participation ability, capacity to implement CDBG projects, distress factors, cost efficiencies, and match ratio. The application must address various aspects such as water/sewer rates, maintenance capacity, and local participation to improve the chances of receiving funding.
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PY PY2021 2021 ALABAMA CDBG ALABAMA CDBG GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP COUNTY LARGE CITY SMALL CITY COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT REED COLLAR REED COLLAR REED.COLLAR@ADECA.ALABAMA.GOV REED.COLLAR@ADECA.ALABAMA.GOV 334 334- -353 353- -3265 3265
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS Criteria for Rating Competitive Grant Applications (Nature of Benefits) 1) Adequacy of water / sewer rates (-5 to 0) 2) Operations and maintenance capacity (10) 3) Local Participation (based on local ability) (5) 4) Local capacity to implement a CDBG project(5) (timeliness / compliance) 5) Distress factors, cost efficiencies, innovative, or other relevant factors not previously discussed (10) 6) Match Ratio (20) 7) Will the Project Stand Alone?
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 1) Adequacy of water / sewer rates (-5 to 0 pts) For projects involving water and/or sewer activities, please give current and historic rates, the number of residential customers, and the name of the system. Failure to provide this information will result in the award of negative points
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 2) Operations and Maintenance Capacity (10 pts) Applicants must demonstrate the ability to maintain and operate any facilities funded under the CDBG Program Technical Training Ensure that a crew of well trained individuals are always on staff Equipment Adequate and appropriate equipment on hand with trained operators Does the applicant have a Proactive System of Maintenance - Preventive maintenance rather than reacting to problems Did the applicant provide some form of Capacity Assurance - Sufficient capacity for present needs and anticipated future growth
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 3) Local Participation (based on local ability) (5 pts) Local Participation based on the ability of the applicant to generate cash match or in-kind match Local participation with regards to public involvement local participation and contribution in selecting the project Public and/or local input concerning the proposed project Are the people most affected by the problem, participating in the solution Are key players and influential people involved in the process
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 4) Local capacity to implement a CDBG project (timeliness / compliance) (5 pts) Past Experience Knowledge of the Program Administrative Capacity / Experience Financial Structure / Capability / Experience
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 5) Distress factors, cost efficiencies, innovative, or other relevant factors not previously discussed (10 pts) Issues regarding community distress Stagnant Population Reduced Employment Base Chronic Unemployment Cost Efficiencies Utilization of Innovative Approaches Past Efforts Other relevant factors not previously discussed
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 6) Match Ratio (20 pts) Ratio of Total Local Match to CDBG Dollars To obtain this ratio, the applicant shall divide the Total Local Match by CDBG Dollars requested. The ratio shall be computed up to two decimal points. Applicants with a population of less than 1,000 are not required to meet the 10% required match Note: A Match Ratio Table is provided in the Application Manual and on the ADECA website
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 6) Match Ratio (continued) The applicant shall identify the amount, source and contact person for all monies included under the Other Dollars If Other Dollars include local match (cash or in-kind), the applicant must attach a copy of the Resolution documenting local match If Other Dollars consist of private funds such as home-owner contributions for housing rehabilitation grants, the Resolution shall recognize that, upon funding, if these private dollars do not become available, the locality will be obligated to provide these dollars from local sources.
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 6) Match Ratio (continued) For Housing Rehabilitation projects where property owner participation is proposed as match, the applicant must clearly show the sources of available grant and/or loan funds to assist homeowners with limited financial resources.
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS 7) Will the Project Stand Alone? Indicate whether the requested CDBG dollars, in addition to other available funds shown in the Fund Usage and Benefit Table, would be sufficient to complete the proposed activity enabling it to Stand-Alone without other funds, and to achieve the benefits identified in the Project Beneficiary Table Is the project dependent on any other activity for its initiation or completion? Is the project dependent on any source of funds that is yet to be secured?
OTHER OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS Any QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS?
