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Funding Criteria–Planning and Technical Assistance

State Community Development Block Grant Program

Applications for the Planning/Technical Assistance Allocation will be evaluated using the following threshold criteria:

1. The funding request must be for eligible activities and comply with Health and Safety Code section 50827 which requires that all funds used through the State CDBG Program principally benefit Targeted Income Groups.
2. The proposed activity must be CDBG-eligible. Applicants are encouraged to contact their community development representatives prior to submitting the application to confirm the eligibility of proposed activities.
3. The applicant must document the cash-match contribution certified Resolution passed by the governing body of the eligible jurisdiction.
4. All required forms must be completely filled out for evaluation of the application.
5. If funds are being requested to provide assistance to an identified business, the applicant must include in the application a letter from the business in which the business makes a conditional agreement to proceed with its plans to relocate, expand, pursue a loan, etc., if the technical assistance document shows that the action appears feasible. The letter also must include an explanation of why the identified business is unable to pay for the cost of the CDBG funded technical assistance proposed in the application. The Department will review the letter provided by the business to determine whether the proposed assistance is necessary and that it is appropriate.