N.H. Admin. Code § Emp 404.16

Current through Register No. 39, September 26, 2024

Section Emp 404.16 - Acknowledgment of Application and Application Review

(a) Following receipt of a WorkInvestNH grant application, the department shall provide written notice of acknowledgment to the entity who has submitted the application.

(b) The commissioner or designee shall review the application in accordance with the purpose of the program established in RSA 282-A:181.

(c) An application shall be considered for funding upon satisfaction of the following:

(1) The entity has met the requirements necessary for eligibility pursuant to Emp 404.04;

(2) It is consistent with the purpose of the program as provided by RSA 282-A:181;

(3) The entity is in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited to, laws and rules of the department, the NH department of labor, the NH department of revenue administration, and the NH secretary of state; and

(4) Sufficient funding is available.

(d) The commissioner shall make a determination regarding grant funding based on the following criteria:

(1) Whether the training program will train employees to implement new skills and/or technologies that will benefit them, the entity, and the state;

(2) Whether the training will contribute to the economic development of New Hampshire;

(3) The nature of certifications, credentials, or credit to be earned by the employees;

(4) Whether the training will create opportunities for advancement for the employees involved; and

(5) The cost of training per employee and whether it is reasonably related to the level of benefit to the employee, the entity, and the state.

(e) Each criterion shall be evaluated based on the following scale:

(1) Where no information is provided a score of 0 points shall be awarded;

(2) Where information is partially responsive to the application questions a score of 1 point shall be awarded;

(3) Answers which minimally meet priorities in light of the purpose of RSA 282-A:181 and the Job Training Program shall receive a score of 2 points;

(4) Answers which meet priorities in light of the purpose of RSA 282-A:181 and the Job Training Program shall receive a score of 3 points;

(5) Answers which exceed priorities in light of the purpose of RSA 282-A:181 and the Job Training Program shall receive a score of 4 points;

(6) Answers which exceed priorities in light of the purpose of RSA 282-A:181 and the Job Training Program and which contain innovative or other features which add value to the Job Training Program shall receive a score of 5 points;

(f) An application shall receive a minimum score of 15 points to be approved.

(g) Failure of an application to receive a minimum score of 15 points shall result in denial of an application.

(h) If further clarification is necessary after the entity has submitted all required documentation, the department shall request that the entity make a presentation of their application.

N.H. Admin. Code § Emp 404.16

New. #12960, INTERIM, eff 12-26-19, EXPIRED: 6-23-20

Amended by Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13074, Effective 7/22/2020, Expires 7/22/2030.