Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) The
Scope of Work shall provide a detailed narrative description of the proposed
activities that constitute the Project. Applicants shall use a form provided by
the Department or create a separate document including the information required
in the following subsections. Projects proposing multiple distinct Project
types (e.g. hazardous fuel reduction and fire prevention education) shall
provide all relevant information specific to the Project types; e.g., provide
the information relevant to hazardous fuel reduction for that portion of the
Project and the fire prevention education for that portion of the Project. In
those cases, each Project type shall be evaluated independently and the score
for this section of the Scope of Work shall be the average of those
scores.
(b) For all Projects,
provide a paragraph summarizing the proposed Project.
(c) For hazardous fuel reduction Projects
provide:
(1) A description of the geographic
scope of the Project, including an estimate of the number of Habitable
Structures in the SRA and the names of the general communities that will
benefit.
(2) A description of the
goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the Project.
(3) A clear rational for how the proposed
Project will reduce the risks associated with wildfire to Habitable Structures
in the SRA.
(4) Identification of
any additional assets at risk from wildfire that will benefit from the proposed
Project. These may include, but are not limited to, domestic and municipal
water supplies, power lines, communication facilities and community
centers.
(5) A clear rationale as
to why the scale of the Project is appropriate to achieve the stated goals,
objectives and outcomes discussed above.
(d) For fire prevention planning Projects
provide:
(1) A description of the geographic
scope of the Project, including the communities that will benefit, and an
estimate of the number of Habitable Structures within the Project
area.
(2) A description of how the
plan will evaluate the risks to residents and Habitable Structures in the SRA
and prioritize projects to reduce this risk over time.
(3) A description of how the proposed plan
adds or builds upon previous wildfire prevention planning efforts in the
general Project area.
(4)
Identification of a diverse group of key stakeholders, including local, state,
and federal officials, where appropriate, to collaborate with during the
planning process and a discussion of how these targeted stakeholders will be
engaged.
(5) A description of the
pathways for community involvement that shall be incorporated in the planning
process.
(e) For fire
prevention education Projects provide:
(1) A
description of the specific message of the education Project and how it relates
to reducing the risk of wildfire to owners of Habitable Structures in the
SRA.
(2) A description of the
target audience of the education Project and how information will be
distributed to this audience.
(3) A
response to: will the education program raise the awareness of homeowner
responsibilities of living in a fire prone environment?
(4) Identification of specific actions being
advocated in the education material that are expected to increase the wildfire
preparedness of residents and Habitable Structures in the SRA.
(5) A description of the expected outcome of
the education in terms of increased or changed public awareness about
wildfire.
(f) For all
Projects, provide a discussion of how the proposed project supports the goals
and objectives of the California Strategic Fire Plan, the local CAL FIRE Unit
Fire Plan, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), County Fire Plan, or
other long term planning document.
(g) For all Projects, to assess the degree of
risk, provide:
(1) A discussion of the
location of the project in relation to areas of moderate, high, or very high
fire hazard severity zone as identified by the latest CAL FIRE FRAP
maps.
(2) A description of the
geographic proximity of the Project to Habitable Structures at risk to damage
from wildfire in the SRA.
(h) For all Projects, to assess the level of
community support, provide:
(1) A description
of any matching funds from other funding sources or any in-kind contributions
that are expected to extend the impact of the proposed project.
(2) A description of plans for external
communications during the life of the project to keep the affected community
informed about the goals, objectives and progress of the project. Examples
include planned press releases, project signage, community meetings, and field
tours.
(3) A description of any
plans to maintain the Project after the grant period has ended.
(4) A description of proposed work with other
organizations or agencies to address fire hazard reduction at the landscape
level.
(i) For all
Projects, to assess the viability of project implementation, provide:
(1) A discussion of the anticipated timeline
for the project. Take seasonal operating restrictions into account.
(2) A description of the milestones that
shall be used to measure the progress of the project.
(3) A description of the measurable outcomes
(i.e., Project deliverables) that shall be used to measure the success of the
Project.
(4) If applicable, a
discussion of how the requirements of CEQA shall be met.
(j) For all Projects, to assess the budget,
provide:
(1) A detailed project budget in an
Excel spreadsheet attached to the grant Application. See §
1666.14 and §
1666.15.
(2) An explanation of how the grant funds, if
awarded, will be spent to support the goals and objectives of the
Project.
(3) A clear rationale as
to the reasonableness of the costs for each proposed activity relative to the
geographic area they are to be performed. Identification of any costs that are
higher than usual and an explanation of any special circumstances within the
Project that makes these increased costs necessary to achieve the goals and
objectives of the Project.
(4) A
clear rationale for the total Project cost relative to the size, scope, and
anticipated benefit of the project.
(5) Identification of any Administrative
Costs and a description of why they are necessary for successful Project
implementation. Administrative expenses to be paid by the SRAFPF Grant Program
shall be less than 12% of the total grant request.
(k) For all projects, to assess
administration, provide:
(1) A description of
any previous experience the Project proponent has with similar projects.
Include a list of recent past projects the proponent has successfully completed
if applicable. Project proponents having no previous experience with similar
projects shall discuss any past experiences that show a capacity to
successfully complete the Project being proposed. This may include partnering
with a more experienced organization that can provide Project
support.
(2) Identification of who
shall be responsible for tracking Project expenses and maintaining project
records in a manner that allows for a full audit of any awarded grant
funds.
1. New section
filed 8-15-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No.
34).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
4111,
4212
and
4214,
Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
4102,
4112,
4113,
4114,
4214,
4740
and
4741,
Public Resources Code.
