A.
Processing of Applications.
MaineHousing may process applications on a first come first served basis or may
set an application due date described in the Program Guide for submission for
review by a scoring committee. The selection process will be outlined in the
Program Guide.
B.
Selection
for Funding. MaineHousing shall retain final discretion as to whether or
not to offer funds to a particular Applicant for a particular
purpose.
C.
Availability of
Funds. Grants are always subject to the availability of funds.
D.
Selection Criteria.
MaineHousing will set forth requirements and selection and approval criteria
germane to a particular Program in the applicable Program Guide. Selection
criteria may include but are not limited to the following:
i.
Mainstream Resources
1. how well the Applicant assists clients in
the completion and submission of applications for Mainstream Resources;
and
2. how well the Applicant
captures the results of the actual benefits received.
ii.
Housing
1. how well the Applicant assists clients in
the completion and submission of applications for client appropriate
housing;
2. how well the Applicant
assists clients with housing searches;
3. how well the Applicant assists clients
with landlord relationships; and
4.
how well the Applicant has developed and maintained effective working
relationships with local General Assistance offices in assisting clients with
access and applications.
iii.
Health Care
1. Applicant's relationships and links with
one or more local health care providers who provide treatment for clients;
and
2. Applicant's ability to
provide or refer clients for mental health or substance abuse assessments and
treatment.
iv.
Employment1. how well the
Applicant assists clients with employment searches, including registering with
Maine's Job Bank;
2. how well the
Applicant has developed and maintained effective working relationships with
local Career Centers in assisting clients; and
3. how well the Applicant has developed and
maintained effective working relationships with local employers or employment
agencies in assisting clients.
v.
Prevention
1. Applicant's knowledge of and ability to
refer clients to Pine Tree Legal Assistance for eviction prevention and other
legal assistance; and
2.
Applicant's knowledge of and ability to actively refer clients to other local
and regional resources, as appropriate.
