Section 7540 - Application Process(a) Applications for assistance may be made only in response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The Department shall issue the NOFA for technical and mortgage assistance, specifying the amount of funds available, the dates that applications will be accepted, and the general terms and conditions of funding commitments. The Department shall also make information available in each NOFA describing the method used in evaluating applications in response to the NOFA.(b) An eligible applicant seeking funding shall submit an application for each project containing the following information and material:(1) For nonprofit applicants, a copy of the adopted by-laws, and articles of incorporation of the applicant and any amendments thereto; evidence, of tax-exempt status; and a current list of members of the governing board, principle officers and employees responsible for implementing the project;(2) A detailed description of the project;(3) A detailed plan and schedule for the project;(4) A description of the type and amount of self-help construction to be utilized in the project;(5) A detailed financial plan for the project which identifies the anticipated sources of all financing and proposed specific uses for program funds;(6) The work experience of the parties implementing the project;(7) Any commitments for financing and other assistance to the project;(8) A certified resolution from the applicants' governing boards authorizing the submittal of an application and the execution of the documents and agreements required under the regulations;(9) A list of funding sources for previous projects;(10) Any other information required by the Department to determine the eligibility or evaluate the feasibility of the project.(c) Department staff shall review applications and submit recommendations for disposition based on the criteria of Section 7542 and submit them to the Director for the Director's consideration and decision.(d) Awards to any one sponsor shall not exceed 20 percent of monies available in each NOFA.(e) A minimum of 20 percent of the Fund shall be set aside for rural areas unless 12 months after issuance of the first NOFA, the lack of eligible applications for technical assistance grants and mortgage assistance would result in unused funds.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7540
1. Amendment of subsection (c), repealer of subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 11-1-2004; operative 12-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 45). Note: Authority cited: Section 50697(d), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 50696, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (c), repealer of subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 11-1-2004; operative 12-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 45).