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-.09 - Rating and Selection Criteria

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 413-1-.09

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

Criteria

Points

Threshold Requirements

0

Demographics

100

Feasibility

120

Impact

120

Strategy

100

Regional Bonus

60

Total Available Points

500

(1) Threshold Requirements (In order to be rated and reviewed, an application must meet all threshold requirements identified below):

A) The application is from an eligible applicant;

B) The project takes place within a rural county or a conditionally eligible county, in which case the project must demonstrate significant regional benefit with tacit support from a bordering rural county.

C) The proposed use of funds are for eligible activities and will be carried out in a manner consistent with the state constitution, state law, program rules and objectives and in accordance with the applicant's (or sub-recipient's) enabling legislation and authority; and

D) The proposed activities are consistent with local and regional plans developed under the provisions of the Georgia Planning Act and the Service Delivery Strategies developed in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-70-1et seq.

(2) Demographics (100 points maximum): On an annual basis, demographic scores will be calculated for each county in the state. For purposes of assigning a demographic score for applications submitted by multiple applicants or an authority made up of multiple entities, the highest score from the group of counties which has endorsed the project or are members of the regional authority will be used. Applications will be rated and scored against each of the following demographic factors as calculated by the Department of Community Affairs using the most recent population, poverty and income estimates:

A) Demographic Need - total population of the Applicant County (joint applications will consider the county with the lowest population): Counties will be compared in terms of their total population level. Counties with a population less than 10,000 will receive 50 points; populations of 10,000 and 19,999 will receive 40 points; populations of 20,000 and 29,999 will receive 35 points; populations of 30,000 and 39,999 will receive 30 points; and populations greater than 40,000 will receive 25 points.

B) Demographic Need - percent of people in poverty: Counties will be compared in terms of the percentage of population below the poverty level. Counties with an overall poverty rate of 20% or greater shall receive 50 points. For counties with a poverty rate between 19.99% to 15%, the applicant will receive 40 points. For counties with a poverty rate between 14.99% to 10%, the applicant will receive 30 points. For counties with a poverty rate less than 10%, the applicant will receive 20 points. For joint applications, OGA or DCA will review and rank order each county's percentage of poverty.

(3) Project Feasibility (120 point Maximum) Applications will be awarded "feasibility" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.

(4) Project Impact (120 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded "impact" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.

(5) Program Strategy (100 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded "strategy" points according to specifics, that are included but not limited to, clearly defined in the NOFA.

(6) Regional Bonus (60 Points Maximum) Applicants will be awarded regional bonus points and can receive larger grant amounts as described in section 413-1-.10(1) based upon a project's demonstration of significant and quantifiable regional cooperation or impact using the criteria outlined below:

A) "Regional Cooperation" (60 points)- the proposed project is a regional initiative that evidences significant and quantifiable regional cooperation or impact.

(7) The criteria in this rule (413-1-.07) are designed to assist the OneGeorgia Authority and/or its agent in making a decision and only constitute minimum standards. Additional factors may be considered depending on the nature of particular projects and their relative merit compared to competing proposals and depending on the availability of funding at the time of application. The decisions made by the OneGeorgia Authority shall be final and conclusive.

O.C.G.A. § 50-34-1et seq.

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