Scoring applications.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Applications that are incomplete or ineligible will be returned to the applicant, accompanied by a statement explaining why the application is being returned. (b) Promptly after an application period closes, all applications that are complete and eligible will be ranked competitively based on the following scoring criteria: (1) Degree of expertise and experience in promoting the safe and productive use of individually-owned decentralized water systems and ground water. Up to 30 points (2) Degree of expertise and successful experience in making and servicing loans to individuals. Up to 20 points (3) Percentage of applicant contributions. Points allowed under this paragraph will be based on written evidence of the availability of funds from sources other than the proceeds of a DWS grant to pay part of the cost of a loan recipient's project. In-kind contributions will not be considered. Funds from other sources as a percentage of the DWS grant and points corresponding to such percentages are as follows: (i) 0 to 9 percent—ineligible; (ii) 10 to 25 percent—5 points; (iii) 26 to 30 percent—10 points; (iv) 31 to 50 percent—15 points; and (v) 51 percent or more—20 points (4) Extent to which the work plan demonstrates a well thought out, comprehensive approach to accomplishing the objectives of this part, clearly defines who will be served by the project, and appears likely to be sustainable. Up to 20 points (5) Extent to which the goals and objectives are clearly defined, tied t

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1776.9