Code of Maine Rules
19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 36 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2008 PROGRAM STATEMENT
Section 498-36-3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Universal Citation: 19 ME Code Rules ยง 498-36-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Funds for economic development activities are provided to communities as gap funding to assist businesses in the creation/retention of jobs for low-and moderate-income persons. The Economic Development Program (EDP) offers the following two categories:

1. Business Assistance Grant Category (BA) - Municipal owned
(a) Grants to eligible Maine communities for gap financing to develop or rehabilitate public infrastructure or facilities that is essential for the location or expansion of an identified business or industry.

(b) Grants for required local match to conduct eligible economic development planning and technical assistance activities.

2. Development Fund Loan Category (DF) - Non Municipal owned
(a) Loans for gap financing to assist specified busin esses to create or retain jobs for low and moderate-income persons.

3. Threshold Criteria:
(a) Project Benefit: Except for eligible economic development planning activities, projects must document that at a minimum, 51% of all jobs created or retained as a result of the funded activity must be taken/held by persons of low and moderate income as defined by HUD. Jobs created/retained must be; in the community applying for the EDP award, new jobs to that community and not associated with any other branches of the assisted business located in another community. Transfer positions cannot be counted toward the job creation/retention requirements. In the event that job creation requirements are not met, the applicant community will be responsible for immediate repayment to DECD of all CDBG funds expended on the project.

(b) Program Dollars Per Job: The maximum CDBG participation per job created or retained with EDP funds in a non Pine Tree Development Zone is $20,000. The maximum CDBG participation per job created or retained with EDP funds for eligible Pine Tree Development Zone applicants is $30,000. Pine Tree Development Zone eligible means that the business has been certified as a Pine Tree Development business by the DECD at the time of application. All jobs created with EDP assistance must pay at least the same wages as required to qualify under the PTZ Program.

(c) Minimum EDP Application Amount: $100,000.

(d) Maximum Project Size for Utilizing EDP Funds: $5,000,000

(e) Eligible Activities: The eligible activities for each program category are as follows which includes eligible planning activities in order to complete the Project Development Phase:

Category 1 - Business Assistance Grant (BA) Maximum Award
Municipal owned
1) Acquisition, relocation, demolition, clearance,construction, reconstruction, installation, and rehabilitation associated with public infrastructure projects such as water and sewer facilities, flood and drainage improvements, publicly-owned commercial and industrial buildings, parking, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc. which are necessary to create or retain jobs in the non-retail private sector for low and moderate income persons. $400,000
2) Required local match necessary to secure new funds to the State for eligible economic development planning activities.$ 50,000
Category 2 - Development Fund Loan (DF)
1) Acquisition of existing facilities, land and site improvements necessary for the construction of a new facility, rehabilitation of commercial or industrial buildings, structures, capital equipment, and real property improvements.$400,000
2) Non-capital equipment and operating capital. $200,000

DF program funds cannot be used to refinance existing debt.

4. Program Requirements:
(a) EDP Letter of Intent Due Dates: 4:00PM on January 4, 2008 or, depending on funding availability, April 4, 2008 and June 13, 2008

(b) Necessary and Appropriate: EDP assistance to a business must be for projects that are necessary and appropriate. The application must describe the need for program assistance, reasonableness of the amount requested, the repayment plan (DF only), and assurance that the assistance provided is commensurate with the community benefits that will accrue from the project. Documentation must be provided that the project cannot proceed without program participation and that program funds provide gap financing.

(c) Agreement to Participate and Benefit Certification: The business and the applicant community must submit signed documentation agreeing to participate in the EDP program, to comply with all program requirements, to complete the Job Creation/Retention Agreement and to immediately repay all expended EDP funds if program benefit is not met as specified in the contract between the DECD and the community.

(d) Maximum % of EDP Assistance and Matching Funds Requirements:
(i) For all EDP program activities, the program application must present a financing plan for a project in which the request comprises the lesser of the maximum award amount or 50% of the total eligible project cost. Projects totaling over $5,000,000 are not eligible for EDP assistance. Project activities and use of funds to calculate the non-program financing must represent a new cash investment for a new project. Prior commitments and in-kind contributions can not be considered as match. The financing necessary to support at least 50% of the total project cost must be firm commitments from non-CDBG funds and must be documented by binding commitment letters submitted with the application.

(ii) For BA eligible planning activities, the community must provide documentation that the amount requested is the lesser of the maximum award amount or the actual match required by the funding agency.

(e) Exclusions: Communities receiving a BA or DF award may not receive any other EDP award for the same project or business during the same program year or for the same project or business from a prior program year that has not met final closeout status.

(f) EDP Projects in Support of Retail Businesses: OCD may accept a DF application in support of a retail business activity only under the following limited conditions:
(i) The retail business represents the provisions of new products and services previously unavailable in the community or is a tourism-related business; and

(ii) The development or expansion of the retail business represents a net economic gain for the community and the region. Applications supporting a retail business or businesses are required to certify that the development represents a new overall gain for the region economy and not a shift from existing established businesses to a new or expanded one; and

(iii) The retail business is located in either a downtown district meeting the definition of PL 776 enacted by the 119th legislature; or a designated local growth area contained in an adopted and consistent comprehensive plan; and

(iv) At least 50% of the jobs created by the retail business must be full time jobs.

(g) DF Program Specific Requirements:
(i) Loan: The DF program is a grant to the unit of general local government. The recipient must use the funds as a loan to the identified business. The loan must be provided under the terms stated in a DF Program Letter of Commitment and the contract between the DECD and the community.

(ii) Repayment Terms: Justification for the repayment terms relate to filling the financing gap, identifying the rate of return allowed through the repayment terms, or specifying the cost differentiations and the benefit derived from the assistance and must be approved by the DECD. The interest rate for DF loans is 5% for a term not to exceed 15 years. However, a special interest rate of 2% will be available for projects located in a downtown area as defined in PL 776 enacted by the 119th legislature.

5. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of three phases, a letter of intent, an application phase and a project development phase.
(a) Letter of Intent and Verification of CDBG National Objective:

All communities wishing to submit an EDP application must submit a Letter of Intent and Verification of CDBG National Objective to the OCD on or before 4:00PM on January 4, 2008 or, depending on funding availability, April 4, 2008 or June 13, 2008 according to the requirements set forth in the 2008 EDP application package.

(b) Application: The EDP application deadlines are March 7, 2008, and, depending on funding availability, June 6, 2008 and August 8, 2008. Each application will be rated on its own merits and in relation to all others in the application process.

Review Process:

The following criteria will be considered during the application phase:

(i) Problem (20 points) Describe the problem facing the community/business as it relates to job creation/retention activities and document why the community/business is unable to finance the proposed project on its own, or with assistance from other sources.

(ii) Solution (20 points) Describe the activities that will be undertaken with EDP funds to resolve the stated problem/need; how the project will proceed to completion within 12 months from the date of a contract award with DECD; and the effect the project will have on the ability of the business to create/retain quality jobs for LMI persons.

(iii) Citizen/Business Participation (15 points) Describe the involvement of the specific business and the general citizenry in this application process.

(iv) Numerical Analysis (60 points) Based on an analysis of the following factors completed by OCD:
(a) Strategy Priority (5 points) Does the activity support the State's economic development strategy.

(b) Natural Resource Based (10 points) Does the activity support a natural resource based industry (5 pts). Does the activity provide value added products derived from natural resource based industries (5 pts).

(c) Project Significance (45 points) Each application will be evaluated in relation to all others. Scores will be based on a maximum of 5 points in each of the nine following areas:

- # of jobs to be created/retained

- # of jobs created/retained as % of municipal unemployment

- # of jobs created/retained as % of LMA unemployment

- % community unemployment above state average

- % of LMA unemployment above state average

- EDP dollars per job created/retained

- % average hourly salary of jobs created/retained exceeds per capita income by Maine county

- Quality of jobs created/retained based on wages and fringe benefits

- % non EDP funding in project

Applications must be submitted on the appropriate due dates. BA planning activity applications requesting match for programs such as those offered by USDA Rural Development and EDA, must not be submitted until an application has been accepted by the appropriate agency working toward a full application. Once submitted, the EDP Review Team will evaluate the applications using the criteria outlined in the Program Statement and the individual application package. Successful applicants will be invited to proceed into the project development phase.

The following criteria will be considered during the final scoring stage:

Upon being invited to proceed from the Letter of Intent phase into the application phase, an OCD staff person will be assigned to provide technical assistance to the community and the business during this process. The applications must be completed and submitted by 4:00PM on March 7, 2008 for the first round, June 6, 2008 for the second round and August 8, 2008 for the third round. The application phase consists of completing documentation such as local legislative approval, match commitments, community benefit, job creation/retention data and agreements, public hearing, business financial information and program certifications by the community and business. A final score will be determined using the review team analysis score and adding the numerical analysis using the factors as outlined in the Program Statement and the EDP application package. Applications from this phase will be placed in rank order from highest to lowest. Applications scoring more than 80 points will be given first consideration from the top of the list and continuing downward based on recommendations of the review team as outlined below. During this phase DECD or its designee may conduct a project development, financial and credit analysis for each proposal.

EDP Review Team Recommendations: Following the EDP Review Team evaluation of the application and determining a score, one of the following recommendations will be made to the Director, Office of Community Development and the DECD Commissioner:

(i) approval of award under recommended amount and/or terms;

(i) rejection with staff recommendations for resubmission or to provide additional information; or,

(iii) rejection.

Successful applicants will be invited into the project development phase as funds allow.

6. Project Development Phase: The project development phase will include the following additional information along with required state and federal requirements necessary for final approval.
(a) Financial/Management Plan: The application must include a business, management and financial plan as outlined in the application package. Submission will be rated on completeness and soundness of information.

(b) Equity: The proposed program recipient has made an equity commitment to the project, preferably through cash injection. Other substantial participation may substitute for cash equity as determined by the DECD.

(c) Repayment - DF Loan: Loan repayment terms will allow a project to proceed while providing the maximum and most expeditious return of CDBG DF monies.

(d) Chance of Success: does the proposal demonstrate the following:

- a market/need exists for the product, service or planning activity;

- the cost of the product, service or planning activity is competitive in current market conditions;

- the cash flow projections are adequate to support operating expenses and indebtedness for the business activities;

- management has the capacity to carry out the business or development plan; and

- no unidentified costs are necessary for implementation.

(e) Security DF ONLY: The proposed loan recipient must present collateral appropriate to secure the DF Loan and indicate a willingness to execute security agreements. The discount collateral coverage ratio is 1:1. In projects involving subsidiary corporations a corporate guaranty must be obtained from the parent corporation. Personal guaranty and/or principal life insurance assignment may be required on a case-by-case basis.

(f) Public Benefit: The proposal will be evaluated on the basis of the community and economic benefits resulting from the project including the increase in local tax revenue resulting from the project will be evaluated.

(g) Community and Economic Development: The primary and secondary impacts of the project on the community's current and future economic development will be evaluated.

B. COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE GRANT PROGRAM

The Community Enterprise Grant (CE) Program provides grant funds to assist in innovative solutions to problems faced by micro-businesses, promote business façade programs and make streetscape improvements in downtown and village areas. Assistance to businesses may be in the form of grants or loans at the discretion of the community.

1. Threshold Criteria and Program Requirements: CE Program funds will be distributed through an annual grant application selection process.
(a) Eligible Activities:
(i) Eligible activities under the Micro-Enterprise Grant/Loan category are grants or loans to for-profit businesses, façade grants to for-profit or non-profit businesses for exterior improvements, including signage, painting, siding, awnings, lighting, display windows and other approved exterior improvements (interior improvements are not allowed) and streetscapes including pocket parks, benches, street lighting, tree plantings, signage, traffic calming improvements, sidewalks and other approved improvements; eligible planning activities necessary to complete the Project Development Phase. Sewer, water, storm drainage, parking, roads or streets and other infrastructure improvements and buildings solely for residential use are not eligible. All streetscape improvements must take place on publicly owned property.

(b) Downtown Revitalization Program Prohibition - Communities applying for a CE grant may not apply for, receive, or benefit from a Downtown Revitalization Program (DR) grant in the same program year.

(c) Maximum CE Grant Amount: $150,000 - Applicants may apply to address one or any combination of eligible activities listed in Section H (1) (a) above but are limited to a total of $150,000 in CE funds.

(d) Maximum Amount of Community Enterprise Grant/Loan Assistance to Businesses:
(i) Micro-Enterprise Grant/Loan: $25,000

(ii) Business Façade Grant: $25,000

(e) Project Benefit:
(i) Micro-Enterprise Grant/Loan: Existing or developing businesses that have, or will have five or fewer employees, one of

whom owns the enterprise, and whose family income is LMI will meet the project benefit. Employees are not considered in meeting project benefit.

(ii) Business Facade Grants: Projectbenefit will be metwhen exterior improvements and signage on an existing business take place in a designated slum/blight area, or documentation exists that a business qualifies under a spot blight basis.

(iii) Streetscapes: Projectbenefit will be metwhen streetscapes take place in a designated slum/blight area or the applicant community where the project will take place is 51% or greater LMI as determined by HUD and the U.S. Census.

2. Special Program Requirements
(a) Demonstration of National Objective: Applicants must demonstrate that the project meets the National Objective of 1) benefiting 51% or greater low/moderate income persons, 2) preventing or eliminating slum or blighting conditions, or 3) existing or developing businesses that have, or will have five or fewer employees, one of whom owns the enterprise, and whose family income is LMI. Census information, a certified target area survey, an officially adopted declaration of slum/blight conditions conforming to the requirements of MRSA Title 30-A, Chapter 205, 5202 and HUD, or assurances of spot blight designation or micro-enterprise eligibility must be submitted to OCD. These demonstrations must be made as part of the Letter of Intent and Verification of CDBG National Objective submitted to OCD on or before 4:00pm on Friday January 4, 2008.

3. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of three phases; a letter of intent, an application phase and a project development phase.
(a) Letter of Intent and Verification of CDBG National Objective:

All communities wishing to submit a CE application must submit a Letter of Intent and Verification of CDBG National Objective to OCD on or before 4:00PM on Friday January 4, 2008 according to the requirements set forth in the 2008 DR application package.

(b) Application: The maximum length of an application is four pages, not counting required attachments. The application deadline for the CE Program is 4:00PM on February 15, 2008. Each application will be rated in relation to all others in a two-stage process.

Stage 1: Review Team Analysis - Members of the five-person OCD Review Team will assign a Review Point Total for each application reviewed. Review Point Totals will consist of the sum of the three scoring areas below and be determined by the total of each sub-scoring area. A maximum of 100 points is obtainable.

(i) Impact (40 points):

*State the problems then present the scope and magnitude of the identified problems. - 6 points

*Explain how the problems negatively impact the local economy and the viability of existing downtown or village area. - 8 points

*Clearly define how the problems negatively affect LMI persons and/or contribute to slum/blight conditions.

- 10 points

*Describe the obstacles to overcoming the identified problems. - 6 points

*Explain why CE funds are necessary for the project; describe efforts to secure other grant or loan funds, and tell why they are not are available locally to assist businesses or local government with their development and site improvement needs. - 10 points

(ii) Development Strategy (40 points):

*List the specific activities to be undertaken in the project. For streetscapes include location, size and design features. - 5 points

*Identify the specific use of CE funds and the specific tasks or activities to be funded with each other source of funds. - 5 points

*Provide Identification and description of potential business grant/loan applicants and their needs; or provide details of how areas in need of streetscape improvements were identified and prioritized. - 5 points

*Explain how the CE project will stimulate business in the downtown or village area and assist in improving the area's long-term viability. - 6 points

*Describe how the CE funded activities will have a positive impact on LMI persons and/or on alleviation of the slum/blight conditions. - 6 points

*Provide a project timeline; list activities or actions completed to date. - 4 points

*Describe the capacity and experience of the administrator to market and conduct a grant/loan program or streetscape improvement effort; and describe how CE funds will be expended in a timely manner. - 5 points

*Budget Summary Review - 4 points

(iii) Citizen Participation (20 points):

*Effective use of any media (newspapers, radio, TV, etc) to further public awareness and participation. - 4 points

*Relevance of listed meeting/hearing activities/comments (not counting required public hearing) and the overall citizen participation process in application and project development. - 4 points

*Involvement of downtown and local businesses, Chambers of Commerce, development groups or other business related organizations in identification of problems and development of the application and project. - 4 points

*Involvement of potential LMI project beneficiaries in development of the application and project and how the required public hearing relates to the application development and citizen participation process. - 4 points

*How other local resources (cash and in-kind) are directly related to the project and the establishment of a cash value equivalent for all in-kind commitments. - 4 points

Stage 2: Final Application Score - Each application will receive a Final Application Score consisting of dropping the highest and lowest Review Point Totals and adding the average of the remaining three Review Point Totals. Starting at the top of the scoring list, applicants will be invited to proceed to the Project Development Phase as funds allow. There is no minimum Final Application Score required for an application to be considered for funding.

C. NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM

The Non-Profit Development Grant Program (NPDG) provides funding for communities forming partnerships with local non-profit development organizations to carry out activities in blighted areas located in designated downtown areas which will foster community economic development initiatives leading to the elimination of slum and blight and increased job opportunities for LMI persons.

1. Special Threshold Criteria and Requirements: NPDG Program funds will be distributed through an annual grant submission and review process
(a) Eligible Activities: Eligible activities in the NPDG Program are: demolition, site clearance, structural stabilization, removal of environmental contaminants, installation of security devices, including sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, energy conservation measures, including replacement of heating and cooling equipment, removal of architectural barriers, and replacement of landscape materials, sidewalks and driveways where it is incidental to rehabilitation of the property; and eligible planning activities necessary to complete the Project Development Phase.

(b) Match: All communities applying for NPDG funds must certify that a cash match of at least 20 percent of the total grant award will be injected into the project activities. This match may consist of all non-CDBG loans, grants, endowments, etc contributed to the project.

(c) Maximum NPDG Grant Amount: $250,000

(d) Project Implementation: Implementation of all project activities must be carried out by a non-profit development organization that has established a contractual relationship with the applicant community.

(e) Bona-fide Non-Profit Development Organization: NPDG activities may only be carried out by bona-fide non-profit development organizations that meet the Internal Revenue Service definition as a non-profit, and are organized under state or local law to carry out community and economic development needs of the applicant community. Examples of bona-fide non-profit development organizations include but are not limited to: Neighborhood-Based Non-Profit Organizations, Local Development Corporations, SBA Section 504 C ertified Development Companies, Small Business Investment Companies organized under 15 USC Section 681 and Community Action Agencies.

(f) Ownership of Project Site: The non-profit development organization must own the site on which all NPDG activities will take place.

(g) Demonstration of National Objective: Applicants must demonstrate at the time of application that the project meets the National Objective of preventing, or eliminating slum or blighting conditions. An officially adopted declaration of slum/blight conforming to the requirements of MRSA Title 30-A, Chapter 205, 5202 and HUD must be submitted with the application. For spot blight activities documentation must be submitted substantiating the condition of the structure as "blighted."

2. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of two phases an application phase and a project development phase.
(a) Application: The application deadline for the NPDG Program is 4:00PM EST on February 15, 2008. The OCD review team will rate each application in relation to all others.

(b) Rating Criteria: The following rating criteria will apply to all NPDG applications:
(i) Documentation of bona-fide status for Non-Profit Development Organization carrying out NPDG activities: 10 points

(ii) Verification of property ownership of project site by Non-Profit Development Organization: 10 points

(iii) Documentation that project site is in a designated downtown area as defined in an adopted and consistent comprehensive and/or an approved downtown revitalization plan; and that proper slum/blight designation exists for the site: 15 points

(iv) Project Summary - A maximum 2-page summary of all project activities funded with NPDG and matching funds: 20 points

(v) Budget Summary & Matching Funds Review - a review of the Budget Summary Page, Matching Funds Table and required documentation and how they assure the project is fully funded and ready to proceed: 15 points

(vi) Summary of potential jobs, which may be created for LMI persons as a result of the NPDG project: 10 points

(vii) Assurances that NPDG activities will be completed within 12 months of CDBG contract award; including a summary of any financial, permitting, political, environmental or contracting concerns which could delay project: 20 points

(viii) Pine Tree Zone Bonus: NPDG applications supporting project activities taking place in a designated Pine Tree Zone shall receive a bonus of 10 points.

(c) Application Approval: The OCD Review Team will forward their recommendations for funding to the Director, Office of Community Development.

A minimum Final Rating of 75 points will be required for an application to be considered for funding. Starting at the top of the scoring list, applicants will be invited to proceed to the Project Development Phase as funds allow.

D. INTERIM FINANCE PROGRAM

The Interim Finance Program (IFP) utilizes funds not disbursed in the State's Letter of Credit for grants to communities to assist businesses or developers in creating housing and job opportunities for low and moderate-income people through short-term loans. The duration of loans will be dependant on availability of CDBG funds.

1. Threshold Criteria:
(a) The proposed activities must meet the low and moderate-income objective as described below:
(i) At a minimum, 51% of the jobs created or retained as a result of the IFP project must be taken by persons of low and moderate income. Jobs created/retained must be in the community applying for the IFP, be new jobs to that community, and not be associated with any other branches of the assisted business located in another community. Transfer positions cannot be counted toward the job creation/retention requirements. In the event that job creation requirements are not met, the applicant community will be responsible for immediate repayment of all CDBG funds to the State.

(ii) The maximum cost per job created or retained with IFP funds is $20,000. The maximum cost per job created or retained with IFP funds for eligible Pine Tree Development Zone applicants is $30,000.

(iii) At least 51% of the housing units created by the IFP project must be occupied by low and moderate-income households, or

(iv) The IFP expenditures reduce the development costs for new multi-family, non-elderly housing construction where not less than 20% of the units will be occupied by low and moderate-income households at affordable rents and the proportion of the total cost of developing the project to be borne by the IFP funds is no greater than the proportion of units in the project that will be occupied by low and moderate-income households.

(b) Complete the required IFP application materials.

(c) The application amount must be between $500,000 and $5,000,000. The Commissioner of DECD may waive the $500,000 minimum requirement if OCD determines it is in the best interest of the State and if OCD incurs no additional administrative costs as a result of the smaller award. Eligible planning activities necessary to complete the Project Development Phase are also an allowable expense.

2. Special Program Requirements: IFP applicants must also comply with the following:
(a) Need for Financing: There must be a demonstrated need for an IFP loan in order for the project to be funded. The need may be based upon either a gap in available funding for the project or on a determination that the costs of financing so adversely affect the project's rate of return that the project would not be undertaken without additional assistance. IFP grantees must demonstrate the proposed rate and term have been set to ensure that assistance provided is the minimum needed and the proposed assistance is necessary and appropriate to carry out the economic development project.

(b) Commitment of Non-CDBG Funds: The business being assisted must demonstrate that all non-CDBG financing, both permanent and interim, necessary for the project's completion has been secured.

(c) Community Benefit: The project must result in substantial benefit to the community: job creation/retention, tax revenue increases, new housing opportunities, or public facility improvements relative to the public dollar investment.

(d) Surety: The business being assisted by the IFP grantee must secure an unconditional, irrevocable letter of credit for the full amount of the Interim Financing Loan (principal plus any accrued interest to term) from a lending institution acceptable to DECD which will be assigned to the State. The State may accept a FAME guarantee in lieu of an irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety instrument deemed acceptable by DECD.

3. Selection Process: Applications may be submitted on an open basis. IFP grants will be made on a first come, first served basis. Projects that meet requirements may be awarded IFP grants until the amount of funds available in the State's letter of credit has been committed. Following full commitment of the IFP, the State will maintain a waiting list of eligible projects to be funded. If projected funds will not be available for a minimum of six months, the State reserves the right not to accept any additional applications.

4. Approval Process: Through its Technical Assistance Providers, direct mailings, and other marketing methods, the State will advertise the availability of funds within the IFP. Communities interested in applying will: notify the State of their intent to apply, identify the proposed loan recipient and provide an application describing the project. Following the acceptance of a complete application by the State, the DECD or its designee will conduct a financial analysis of the project, DECD will determine if the IFP loan is needed, if all non-CDBG permanent and interim funds are committed, and if an irrevocable letter of credit is in place. The DECD staff will recommend the loan terms and interest rates to the Director, Office of Community Development. The State will review all other program requirements. If these requirements are met, the Commissioner of the DECD will make a grant award based on the project meeting all program requirements.

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