R357-24-107. Method for Selecting Awardees

  (1) TRU will evaluate grant proposals and recommend grant amounts.

  (2) TRU will, according to its discretion and judgment, review the applicant's proposal by considering the following factors:

  (a) statewide or regional importance of the industry to Utah's economy;

  (b) relative size of the sector, its stability, and growth potential;

  (c) characteristics of the state's workforce including education and training;

  (d) the current availability of other sources of funding;

  (e) the potential for the industry to develop new jobs and business opportunities in the state;

  (f) likelihood that skilled labor in this sector will result in the creation of a company in Utah or growth of existing Utah company;

  (g) number of positions to be trained and filled;

  (h) impact on the local economy; and

  (i) any other factor TRU deems relevant, considering the mission of UWP and the purpose of the UWP grant.

  (3) The criteria will be designed to assess each proposal and may include:

  (a) completeness of proposal;

  (b) thorough pre-hire program and skills training program;

  (c) reasonableness of proposal;

  (d) reasonableness of the proposed timeline;

  (e) reasonableness of the proposed budget (e.g., size and allocation of budget is appropriate for the work proposed and matching funds available);

  (f) availability of UWP grant funds;

  (g) potential for economic impact, as measured by:

  (i) skilled labor gap mitigation;

  (ii) meeting target head count;

  (iii) potential revenue due to expansion of current business or development of new businesses;

  (iv) projected time to fill job needs;

  (v) market need or industry impact;

  (h) any other factor of the applicant's ability to produce measurable and timely benefits to the state; and

  (i) any factor relating to eligibility requirements outlined in section 105.

  (4) UWP grants must be used to mitigate gaps and meet company hiring demands. The program proposals referenced in section 106 must identify specific pre-hire program and skills training.

  (5) In the event of a favorable recommendation by TRU the proposal will be reviewed by the talent ready Utah board using the same criteria.

  (6) An applicant will become an awardee only upon approval by TRU and the talent ready Utah board.