California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 4.5 - Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program
Article 4 - Grant Process
Section 17993.5 - Grant Criteria

(a) Demonstrated the need for the project.

(b) Measurable goals and objectives in the Work Plan.

(c) Descriptions by task of the activities to be undertaken to achieve the objectives.

(d) Description of a method to evaluate the success of the project and determine whether objectives were accomplished.

(e) Demonstration that the project is cost effective. Preference will be given to applicants who use cost savings, such as, use of volunteer labor, in-kind services, and recycling options.

(f) Detail that expenses are reasonable with all program elements are itemized in the budget.

(g) Present complete and clear proposal setting forth deadlines and evidence that applicant or its contractor have sufficient staff resources, technical expertise, and experience managing grant programs.

(h) The quality, cost-effectiveness and innovation of the applicant's programs designed to discourage illegal waste disposal and to encourage the proper waste disposal in permitted solid waste disposal facilities.

(i) The level of health and safety threats or environmental concerns and public nuisance described in the application.

(j) The environmental soundness and practicality of the proposal.

(k) The maximization of available funds.

(l) The applicant's ability to adequately remediate the site with available funds.

(m) The availability of other funds to cleanup the site.

(n) Evidence of a green procurement policy, requiring applicants to use recycled content products, recycled or reusable products, or engage in other waste reduction activities where appropriate and feasible.