Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-23 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM
Subject 110-23-1 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM
Rule 110-23-1-.08 - Review of Grant Applications
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
Eligible applications received during a competition period will be reviewed by a grant review committee appointed by the Commissioner. The grant review committee will determine the merit of each application and make a recommendation to the Commissioner as to whether such applicant shall receive a Quality Growth Grant. In determining whether an applicant shall receive a grant award, the grant review committee will consider the following factors:
(a) Degree to which the proposed project is consistent with accepted principles of quality growth as may be adopted by the Department from time to time;
(b) Likelihood that the project will provide a transferable model for other communities;
(c) Degree to which the project will advance regional cooperation or regional objectives;
(d) The magnitude of the needs (as compared with competing applicants) to be addressed by the project and the project's potential to effectively meet these needs;
(e) Project costs in relation to benefits derived; the number of people affected;
(f) Feasibility of the proposed strategy for carrying out the project, including: likelihood that the project can be successfully implemented as described; provision for adequate technical assistance to ensure quality work and/or good design; the reasonableness of the budget and proposed time table for carrying out the project; the degree to which permits, ordinances, necessary inter-jurisdictional agreements and other technical requirements have been identified and can reasonably be obtained; evidence that potential roadblocks to the project have been considered and measures to overcome these have been identified; and indication that key actors who will carry out the project are ready to proceed and demonstrate ability to make the project succeed;
(g) Evidence that the public or key stakeholders will be involved in the project, as appropriate;
(h) Degree to which the proposed project is consistent with the goals, policies and implementation strategy of the community's comprehensive plan;
(i) The applicant's demonstrated commitment to ongoing implementation of its comprehensive plan;
(j) Possible environmental impacts of the project;
(k) Evidence that the project is supported by elected officials and/ or citizens;
(l) Reliability of other funding commitments (i.e., city, county, schools, civic groups, other grants or loans, etc.);
(m) Degree to which alternative approaches and other resources for implementing the project were considered;
(n) In the case of joint applications, indication that all participating communities have committed resources to the project; and
(o) Other information submitted by the applicant and deemed relevant by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.
