Or. Admin. Code § 813-140-0105
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024
Section 813-140-0105 - Application Process for Large Community Incentive Fund(1) The application process for obtaining a grant or loan from the Fund may involve, but is not limited to, a competitive review process, a first come-first reviewed process, or such expedited process as is necessary or appropriate to further the goals of the Fund.(2) An applicant must contact the appropriate Department Regional Advisor to the Director to discuss its proposal (See Program Overview). The Regional Advisor to the Director will provide technical assistance; input on the viability of the project; and will work with the applicant to analyze and project the financial needs to determine the appropriate mix of grants and/or loans.(3) An applicant must submit its application in a manner satisfactory to the Department. The Regional Economic Revitalization Team which may choose to consult with other regional partnerships in areas where partnerships exist, and Oregon Economic and Community Development Department financial reviewers may review the applicants. This review may include a pre-screening for fatal application flaws that on the face of the application do not meet the requirements of these rules as well as an in-depth review.(4) The applications that, in the judgment of the Regional Economic Revitalization Team, best meet Fund thresholds and preferences (see Program Overview and application materials), will be submitted to the Department along with comments from the reviewers in the Regional Economic Revitalization Team. The number of applications submitted to the Department may be limited at the discretion of the Director.(5) The Department will forward a description of the projects, along with comments from the Regional Economic Revitalization Team, to the Board for their consideration. At the same time, a committee of representatives from the Regional Economic Revitalization Teams, in conjunction with the Department's senior management, will develop a funding proposal. A finalized funding proposal will be presented to the Director and the Board for their review and recommendations.(6) Projects will be selected for financing which, in the judgment of the Board (as evidenced by its recommendations to the Director) and the Director best achieve the purposes of the Incentive Fund based on the criteria outlined in OAR chapter 813, division 140.Or. Admin. Code § 813-140-0105
OHCS 7-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-02 thru 11-25-02; OHCS 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-25-02; Renumbered from 813-140-0070, OHCS 5-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-29-06 thru 9-24-06Stat. Auth: ORS 458.705 - 458.740
Stats. Implemented: ORS 458.705 - 458.740