Rule 413-1-.07 - Application Submission Procedures(1) The application process for the Equity Program includes an Initial Project Assessment and a separate Application. The purpose of the Initial Project Assessment is: A) To determine whether a proposed activity or activities is eligible for Equity Program funds;B) To determine whether the proposed activity or activities meet the basic Equity Program thresholds, and the project meets the competitive objectives of the NOFA. The proposed project must be competitive under the rating and review system as outlined in section 413-1-.09;C) To enable eligible and conditionally eligible applicants, as referenced in the OneGeorgia Authority eligibility map, to obtain Pre-Agreement Cost Approval (PACA) from the Authority so that projects can pursue interim financing and proceed with necessary project activities prior to the Authority's application determination;D) To afford adequate time for the Authority to offer technical assistance and applicants to make necessary application revisions in advance of the deadline.(2) Eligible applicants may submit Initial Project Assessments and/or Applications for consideration at any time prior to the Application deadline. The OneGeorgia Authority requires potential applicants to contact the Authority or DCA to arrange a technical assistance review prior to submitting an Initial Project Assessment or Application.(3) Initial Project Assessments and/or applications may be submitted individually by an eligible applicant, or jointly, by two or more applicants. Joint submission must contain a copy of the Cooperating Agreement entered into by the cooperating units of government. The agreement should designate the applicant that will serve as lead recipient should the project be funded.(4) Initial Project Assessments and Applications for the Equity Program must be submitted in conformance with the format and applicable instructions specified by the OneGeorgia Authority.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 413-1-.07
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-1et seq.
Original grant description entitled "Review of Applications" submitted November 1, 2000.Submitted: Grant entitled "Application Submission Procedures" received Feb. 12, 2007.Amended: Submitted July 30, 2023.