Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY
Chapter 413-1 - EQUITY FUND
Rule 413-1-.08 - Review of Applications

(1) Upon receipt of the Initial Project Assessment, Authority staff will conduct a timely review to determine eligibility and conformance with basic threshold criteria. Potential applicants will then be notified to proceed, with general guidance about perceived competitiveness and limited technical assistance based on the preliminary information provided. Such assistance may involve DCA regional representatives; however, in no case will the Authority or DCA assist in the writing of the application.

(2) Upon receipt of a completed Application, the Application will be reviewed using the rating and selection factors specified in Section 413-1-.09 of these regulations, as well as any additional and/or supplemental information, data, analyses, documentation, commitments, assurances, etc. as may be required or requested by the Authority or DCA. Applications that contain insufficient information or documentation may be returned to the applicant for further information.

(3) Staff may conduct site visits and hold discussions with applicants and proposed sub-recipients for the purposes of confirmation and evaluating information contained in the Initial Project Assessment of Application. Staff may also consult with other appropriate government and private entities in the course of reviewing and evaluating information contained in the Initial Project Assessments and/or Applications.

(4) The scores obtained for the various selection factors will be totaled and applicants with scores of at least 300 points that meet all appropriate funding criteria that conform to the objectives of O.C.G.A. 50-34, as amended, and that can be carried out in compliance with all applicable state or local law, regulations or requirements will be recommended to the Authority for funding consideration.