R990-100-9. Approval Process

Criteria shall be used to review applications for CSBG funds and shall be distributed to eligible grantees as a SCSO Community Services Block Grant Program Directives. A panel will screen and give a numerical rating to every application submitted by an eligible grantee based on the criteria outlined. The Community Services Office will compile these ratings and will make a final determination as to proposals that will receive funding and as to the level of funding that will be provided. Proposals must score a minimum number of points to be considered eligible. Prospective CSBG grantees shall be notified of application status 60 days or less after the closing date of application submissions. Any application found to be incomplete or inadequate will be returned to the local grantee for appropriate changes. The Community Services Office will provide technical assistance to any eligible agency scoring below the minimum.