§ 26.205. Application process.

(a)

Preapplication Process. Sponsors are encouraged to consult with the County Executive in developing and implementing their programs. The County Executive will be available for advice and consultation throughout the process.

(b)

Submission of Application. A sponsor shall submit an application for the Economic Development Grant Assistance Program for the next fiscal year to the County Executive by January 1 of the current fiscal year. The application shall include:

(1)

The name and address of the sponsor;

(2)

The name and phone number of a contact person in the sponsor's organization;

(3)

Proof of the sponsor's qualification as a 501(c)(3) organization;

(4)

A description of the sponsor and its economic development program;

(5)

The sponsor's history in relation to economic development in the County, including the names and addresses of businesses which have been assisted;

(6)

The amount of the grant or the amount and type of in-kind assistance which the sponsor is requesting from the County;

(7)

The specific program(s) where the grant funds or in-kind assistance will be used, including criteria for businesses to receive grants or loans.

(C.B. 100, 1992; C.B. 7, 1993)