1. (1) The Authority will review all submitted applications to determine if they are complete and accompanied by all required supporting documentation.

2. (2) In order to approve a funding application, the Authority must determination that:

   1. (a) The Project is feasible;
   2. (b) The Project is ready to proceed;
   3. (c) The Applicant is willing and able to enter into a contract with the Authority;
   4. (d) The Project is consistent with the requirements governing assistance from the Fund.
   5. (e) Moneys in the appropriate accounts of the Fund are or will be available for the Project; and
   6. (f) Any other criteria set forth in any applicable notices of funding availability issued by the Authority are satisfied.
3. (3) Once the evaluation is complete, the Authority will approve or reject the application. The Authority will make Award decisions in a manner that maximizes the use of available resources by applying prudent fiscal management of the Fund.
4. (4) If an application is approved, the Authority will issue the Applicant a notice of intent to award which will detail the amount of the Award and any other information the Authority considers necessary to make the Award, including a request for additional documentation.
5. (5) After issuing a notice of intent to award, the Authority will begin negotiating a contract with the selected Applicant.
6. (6) If the Authority determines that the Applicant or the Project does not meet the requirements of OAR chapter 123, division 142, the Authority may reject an application or require further documentation from the Applicant in order to verify eligibility. If the Authority rejects an application, it will issue the Applicant a letter of explanation. Rejection of an application does not preclude the Applicant from applying for future Program awards.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 285B.413

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 285B.420 & ORS 285B.421

History

OBDD 12-2026, adopt filed 06/18/2026, effective 06/18/2026