1. (a) The review panel shall make a funding determination for each Application, with the exception of those that were disqualified or denied, based on the following criteria:

   1. (1) Amount of available funding.
   2. (2) Number of Applicants.
   3. (3) Amount of funding requested.
   4. (4) The merits of the Application as defined in Section 1890.12 of these regulations.
   5. (5) Benefits of the scale of operations.
2. (b) The panel shall use the Applicant's responses to the Project-specific criteria within the Application to determine a Project score.
3. (c) Upon completion of the evaluation and scoring process, successful Applicants shall receive a Notice of Award electronically from the Department.
4. (d) The awarding of a Grant does not guarantee ongoing or future funding in any Project category.
5. (e) Notification of Award does not authorize commencement of Grant activities. Grant activities may not begin until a Grant Agreement between the Grantee and the Department is fully executed.
6. (f) The Department selection(s) are final and not subject to appeal.
7. (g) Prior to execution of a Grant Agreement, all city, county, and district Applicants shall submit via e-mail, a governing body resolution providing approval to receive Grant funding from the Department's Grant program.

Note: Authority cited: Section 2402, Vehicle Code; and Section 34019, Revenue and Taxation Code. Reference: Section 34019, Revenue and Taxation Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2020; operative 8-13-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 33).