At the time of application submittal, all projects must meet the entry criteria referenced in the application packet. Projects which do not meet all entry criteria at the time of application will not be considered for funding, and no evaluation of the proposal will be made. While this scale will be a major factor in determining if a project is to receive any funding, receiving a favorable evaluation does not guarantee funding. The purpose of this analysis will be to make decisions between similarly rated projects, give special attention to certain program components, ensure a balanced program and determine funding levels. The CDBG Steering Committee will oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programs funded, based on performance standards included in a written agreement between the sponsoring organization and the City.
Past performance is an important factor in the decision to fund programs.
CDBG cannot allow applicants the opportunity to submit missing items that affect ratings or compliance with Funding Criteria, including supporting documentation. Applicants should carefully check their applications to ensure that all of the questions are complete and attachments are included. Clarification items are those which do not affect rating, but are necessary to provide a complete application. If an application clarification item is identified, CDBG will call the applicant and request additional information to correct the deficiency. On the same day, CDBG will fax a letter to the applicant requesting the same information.