1. (1) A general funding cycle schedule is provided in Figure 1.

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2. (2) In general, the department will provide the following services, although modifications may be made to accommodate legislative schedules and requirements:

   1. (a) Make available the application and applicable guidelines before the associated funding cycle begins;
   2. (b) Conduct application workshops that are accessible statewide;
   3. (c) Conduct preapplication workshops to discuss regional level priorities if applicable;
   4. (d) Complete an initial review of project proposals for funding eligibility after the application deadline;
   5. (e) Request other agencies to provide evaluation assistance as needed;
   6. (f) Rate and rank the applications using a consistent scoring system;
   7. (g) Develop a combined Draft Offer and Applicant List and a Draft Intended Use Plan (IUP);
   8. (h) Facilitate a public review and comment period for the combined Draft Offer and Applicant List and Draft IUP;
   9. (i) Sponsor at least one public meeting to explain the combined Draft Offer List and Applicant List and Draft IUP;
   10. (j) Develop a combined Final Offer and Applicant List and a Final IUP. Public comments collected during the public review period will be incorporated;
   11. (k) Issue funding decision letters to all applicants; and
   12. (l) Negotiate, develop, and finalize loan agreements.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.50A and 70.146 RCW. WSR 17-17-040 (Order 16-04), § 173-98-210, filed 8/9/17, effective 9/9/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.50A RCW, RCW 90.48.035, and 43.21A.080. WSR 11-20-036 (Order 10-14), § 173-98-210, filed 9/27/11, effective 10/28/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 90.48.035. WSR 07-14-096 (Order 05-16), § 173-98-210, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.]