(a) The board shall consider the following when reviewing applications for a grant or loan from the fund:
- (1) Which projects have the greatest economic development potential.
- (2) The degree of regional collaboration.
- (3) The level of state and local financial commitment and potential return on investment.
- (4) Any other criteria as determined by the board.
- (b) The board shall make final funding determinations for applications for a grant or loan from the fund.
(c) The board may not approve an application for a grant or loan from the fund unless:
- (1) the budget committee has reviewed the application; and
- (2) the board finds that approving the application will have an overall positive return on investment for the state.
As added by P.L.237-2017, SEC.36.