Project selection priorities.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

Applications are scored on a priority basis. Points will be distributed as follows: (a) (1) 5,000 or less—30 points; (2) Between 5,001 and 12,000, inclusive—20 points; (3) Between 12,001 and 20,000, inclusive—10 points; or (4) Between 20,001 and 50,000, inclusive, when applicable—5 points. (b) (1) 60 percent of the State nonmetropolitan median household income—30 points; (2) 70 percent of the State nonmetropolitan median household income—20 points; (3) 80 percent of the State nonmetropolitan median household income—10 points; or (4) 90 percent of the State nonmetropolitan median household income—5 points. (c) (1) Project is consistent with, and is reflected in, the State Strategic Plan—10 points; (2) Project is for health care—10 points; or (3) Project is for public safety—10 points. (d) (2) In selecting projects for funding at the National Office level, additional points will be awarded based on the priority assigned to the project by the State Office. These points will be awarded in the manner shown below. Only the three highest priority projects for a State will be awarded points. The Administrator may assign up to 30 additional points to account for geographic distribution of funds, emergency conditions caused by economic problems, natural disasters, or leveraging of funds.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 3570.67