Code of Maine Rules
19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
499 - OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 303 - RULES FOR THE RURAL WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION GRANT PROGRAM
Section 499-303-3 - CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Proposals must detail plans describing the tactics that will be used to attract and retain qualified workers to the Economic Development District's respective counties. All proposals for grant funds must include the following:

A viable plan to launch a workforce and talent attraction marketing program; Evidence that the market or target population for proposed service is under served; Evidence of broad-based support from the community that the organization serves, including description of key partners; Evidence of adequate and committed sources of operating capital; Description of the need for funding to provide support for workforce attraction efforts; A proposed budget for the funds and budget narrative outlining the use of funds; Evidence of 100% Leveraged Match required and sources and access to and allocation of matching funds; If using in-kind match, a description of the activity, including identity of personnel assigned to work on in-kind project specific to this grant, and value of match; A detailed scope of work identifying measurable outcomes that will be achieved as a result of receiving funds; Identification of target metrics -- how will the applicant organization measure performance.