1. (a) The Agency shall solicit concept proposals on its website from interested applicants when grant funding is available. In its request for concept proposals, the Agency shall identify priority project types for the funding opportunity as provided in section 14203, any program priorities listed in section 14206(b)(2), or fiscal limitations applicable to the available funding. Concept proposals shall be short form documents intended to allow state staff to ascertain whether the applicant and/or project are eligible for program funding prior to submitting a more detailed application and proposal. At a minimum, all concept proposals shall include the following information:

   1. (1) Name of applicant and preferred email or mail address or other preferred contact information.
   2. (2) Applicant's eligibility pursuant to section 14202.
   3. (3) Project type.
   4. (4) Project summary.
   5. (5) Project location and description of anticipated public access if the project includes acquisition or restoration of real property.
   6. (6) An explanation of the project's eligibility under section 14203.
   7. (7) Amount sought by the Grant.
   8. (8) Project duration.
   9. (9) Does the project have matching funds? (Yes/No -- if yes, specify source and amount).
   10. (10) Does the applicant or project serve or provide meaningful and direct benefits to a Vulnerable Population, a Disadvantaged Community, or a Severely Disadvantaged Community?
2. (b) Concept proposals will undergo an administrative review to determine whether applicant and project eligible requirements in sections 14202 and 14203 respectively are met. Applicants or projects determined ineligible will be disqualified. Applicants or projects determined eligible will be invited to submit full applications and proposals.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 90135 and 92530, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 90100, 90110, 90135, 90140 and 92530, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 14204) and section filed 1-30-2026 as an emergency; operative 1-30-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5). This filing was deemed an emergency and remains in effect until repealed or revised by the adopting agency pursuant to Public Resources Code section 90135(e).