Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Each application for funding from the Local Government Greenhouse Gas Assistance Program shall be submitted to the Department on a form provided by the Department within the time period set forth in the notice of grant availability issued in accordance with 7:27D-4.2, and shall include full and complete documentation.
(b) Applications that are incomplete or do not otherwise comply with this section will not be considered, and the applicant will be so advised.
(c) A complete application shall include the following:
1. Identification of the local government agency, including address and contact information;
2. The total grant amount requested;
3. A detailed description of the project for which grant funding is sought, including:
i. The project title;
ii. A statement of project objectives;
iii. The project, scope of work, schedule of activities, outputs and outcomes;
iv. The proposed contractor and qualifications, including prior experience with the proposed project or program area;
v. A proposed budget, including personnel, operational and contractual costs; and
vi. A description of how the proposed project relates to any larger or similar effort being undertaken by the local government agency and any other funding being allocated to carry out the proposed project;
4. A demonstration of measurability in accordance with 7:27D-2.4;
5. An identification of all permits and approvals required for completion of the project, and anticipated dates that the permits and approvals will be obtained;
6. Whether the proposed project will result in the creation of jobs and, if so, a description of and estimate of the number of jobs;
7. Whether the project can be replicated by another local government agency;
8. A description of any educational value the project may offer;
9. A resolution passed by the governing body authorized by law to make expenditures and authorize the execution of contracts for the local government agency. If more than one local government agency is applying for funding through a single application, a resolution is required on behalf of each; and
10. Such other information as the local government agency would like the Department to consider in reviewing its application.
(d) A local government agency's application for funding under this section constitutes the local government agency's agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.
(e) The application shall be submitted to the following address:
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Planning and Sustainable Communities
