As used in this part:

1. (1) “AEDC” means the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
2. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
3. (3) “Eligible applicant” means a nonprofit organization in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office pursuant to the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, Arkansas Code § 4-33-101 et seq., city of the first class, city of the second class, incorporated town, unincorporated community, county, or governmental entity of the State of Arkansas;

4. (4) “Eligible community and economic development project” means a project that effectuates the construction, improvement, upgrading, renovation, retrofitting, equipping, rehabilitation, purchase, or addition of assets owned, leased, or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the eligible applicant including without limitation:

   1. (A) Government buildings;
   2. (B) Community centers;
   3. (C) Transportation infrastructure;
   4. (D) Memorials;
   5. (E) Parks;
   6. (F) Amphitheaters;
   7. (G) Libraries;
   8. (H) Recreational facilities;
   9. (I) Fire-protection equipment;
   10. (J) Cemeteries;
   11. (K) Utilities;
   12. (L) Museums;
   13. (M) Public health facilities;
   14. (N) Public safety facilities;
   15. (O) Police equipment;
   16. (P) Emergency shelters;
   17. (Q) Recycling centers;
   18. (R) County fairs;
   19. (S) Childcare centers;
   20. (T) Senior centers;
   21. (U) Youth centers;
   22. (V) Real estate; or
   23. (W) Training related to workforce development enhancement;
5. (5) “Eligible nonprofit organization project” means a project which effectuates the construction, improvement, upgrading, renovation, retrofitting, equipping, rehabilitation, purchase, or addition of assets owned, leased, or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the eligible applicant, as well as routine repair, maintenance, and operations, including supplies, utilities, training, travel, and other personnel-related expenses, including salaries; ( 6) “Leased” means the grant of use and possession of an asset for a term of at least ten (10) years beyond the date of award of a Community Assistance Grant Program award; and ( 7) “Review Committee” means an ad hoc committee comprising at least three (3) Arkansas Economic Development Commission staff members with grant review and administration experience selected by the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, or his or her designee, to review and recommend for funding-eligible community and economic development projects submitted by eligible applicants under the Community Assistance Grant Program.