Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.7 - Application Process12.7.1Submission of Proposals for FundingA. All parties seeking Program funding shall submit an application to the Department. As described in §§ 12.7.3 and 12.7.4 of this Part, the Department shall create a set of applications specific to the types of Program funding available. All application forms created shall, at a minimum, require applicants to demonstrate conformance with threshold eligibility and to provide a narrative statement of need as described below. 1. Threshold Eligibility: To be considered for funding under the Program, all applicants must be Eligible Organizations seeking to advance Eligible Projects at Eligible Facilities as defined in § 12.3 of this Part.2. Narrative Statement of Need: To be considered for funding under the Program, all applicants must provide a narrative statement that demonstrates: a. The need for such project;b. A financial need for the requested Program funding;c. The benefits of the project to low-income families, regardless of whether those families are enrolled in CCAP and/or another Public Subsidy program;d. The benefits of the project to the community in which it is located; and e. Local support for the project.12.7.2Application ContentsApplications for Program funding shall include, but not be limited to, the name, address, telephone number, email address, and taxpayer identification number of the applicant together with such other information as the Department may request.
12.7.3Application Format(s) for Eligible ProjectsA. The Department shall create a standard application form for Eligible Projects for parties seeking Program funding to make Improvements to an existing early learning facility. This application will be available on an on-going basis.B. Once each fiscal year, at a minimum, the Department shall issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Eligible Projects seeking Program funding to expand an existing early learning facility and/or to create a new early learning facility. The RFP will specify Program funding priorities as determined by the Department, will indicate the amount of funding available in the RFP round, will specify the deadline for and method of submission, and will provide an estimated timeframe for review. A submitted proposal shall be deemed received as of the date the Department determines that the submitted proposal is complete (i.e. contains all documentation required by the RFP and all the information required in § 12.7.1 of this Part).12.7.4Applications for Technical AssistanceThe Department shall create a standard application form for Eligible Organizations seeking technical assistance related to capital projects. This application will be available on an on-going basis.
218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-70-00-12.7
Adopted effective 6/12/2022