What is the amount of the local funding match requirement (e.g. 50%, 25%)?
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There is no specified local funding match requirement. The local match funding could be dollar for dollar or less; in-kind support can be included as an amount to be matched as long as it meets the requirements of the program announcement. However, as detailed in the program announcement, one of the application evaluation criteria is cost effectiveness based upon "amount requested/number of trees to be planted in project".
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Can cities partner with local organizations to conduct the outreach activities?
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Yes. Partnership and collaboration are encouraged. The application must be submitted from an eligible city/county.
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Are there any restrictions regarding the award amount an applicant may request?
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Staff did not include any restrictions, but would like to award multiple grants and have good geographical diversity.
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How many applications do you typically receive in a single funding cycle? Is this program very competitive? How many grants do you anticipate awarding for the current fiscal year?
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Staff is not sure how many proposals will be received for this program, how many will be awarded, or how competitive this will be until all proposals are received and reviewed. There has been substantial interest expressed.
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Will this program have a time limit for expenditure of the funds?
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The projects must be completed within one year of entering into contract with AQMD. How the contract is written will depend on how the funds are distributed.
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Will there be future annual or periodic cycles of this grant opportunity?
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Possibly, but currently none are planned.
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Will the grant be available for maintenance cost as well?
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Yes. As detailed in page 4 under "Tree Types and Maintenance Requirements", the grant can cover up to two years of maintenance.
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Will this project be allowed to run into next fiscal year?
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Yes.
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When do the projects begin?
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We anticipate awarding projects at the September 11th or October 2nd Governing Board meeting. Contracts may take 4-6 weeks. The projects will likely to begin in November or December 2009.
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If a good proposal asked for a lot of money, then will AQMD call the applicant to adjust the price?
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Most likely we will and applicants will be allowed to resubmit a project budget.
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Will the applicants get reimbursed after the project?
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As detailed on page 5 under "Front-Funds", the match funds will be distributed on a reimbursement basis upon completion of the approved project and submission of all required reports and invoices. Up to 20% can be reimbursed.
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Where did the money come from?
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The money came from the AQMD's general fund.
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How much can be used for irrigation parts?
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As detailed on page 4 under "Equipment and Supplies", irrigation parts are considered as supplies. You can request up to a maximum of $10,000 of the requested matching amount for supplies.
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