1. (1) Funding Ceilings.

   1. (a) Applications for Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization, and Housing Rehabilitation funding requests are limited to a maximum of $3,000,000.
   2. (b) Applications for Economic Development funding requests are limited to a maximum of $5,000,000. The funding requested must either be based on the number of jobs to be created or retained pursuant to the Federal Public Benefit Standard, or based on the Urgent Need National Objective.

   3. (c) The funding ceilings set forth in paragraphs (1)(a) and (1)(b) do not apply to projects that eliminate or mitigate conditions posing an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare. The Department will require supporting documentation to confirm eligibility under this subparagraph. A written waiver request explaining the condition, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted for consideration with the application. The applicant must demonstrate through supporting documentation that:

      1. The condition constitutes a documented health, safety, or welfare hazard verified by a licensed engineer, public health official, or regulatory authority; and

      2. The proposed activity is the most cost-effective means of eliminating or mitigating the threat to public health, safety, or welfare.

2. (2) Application Cycle and Competitive Selection Process

   1. (a) The Department will announce an Application Cycle for a federal award by publishing a NOFA in the Florida Administrative Register and on its website The form, substance, and requirements for each Application Cycle will be set forth in each NOFA.
   2. (b) The Department will review and score each application for completeness and accuracy, consistent with the requirements set forth in the NOFA.
   3. (c) Applicants selected by the Department will receive funding until all funds are awarded. The Department may fund awards in whole or in part.

Rulemaking Authority 290.044, 290.046, 290.047, 290.048 FS. Law Implemented 290.044, 290.046, 290.047, 290.0475 FS. History–New 5-23-06, Amended 2-26-07, 6-6-10, Formerly 9B-43.0041, Amended 4-21-15, 3-1-16, 5-27-18, 5-18-26.