Funding Amount and Eligible Costs. Applicants who are awarded funding are required to solicit and select project materials and suppliers through a competitive bidding process. A minimum of two competitive bids must be obtained before a supplier is selected, and the selection must be approved by ICAPCD. It is the role of ICAPCD to ensure that all costs are reasonable and applicable. The following costs are eligible for funding as part of this CERP strategy: • Supplies and materials • Labor and construction • Contracted services • Signs and interpretative aids communicating information about the project Additionally, up to 25% of the grant request may be budgeted for non-construction costs, including but not limited to design, permitting, outreach, direct project administration and management. Another 10% may be budgeted for contingency costs. The grant amount will cover 100% of eligible costs. The following costs are ineligible to receive funding as part of this CERP strategy: • Overhead (i.e., rent, utilities, office equipment/supplies) • Ongoing project maintenance As described in the CERP, at least $200,000 is available for Urban Greening projects between 2020-2024. Projects eligible for this funding must be located within the Corridor and meet the eligibility requirements described in Section 3 of this Project Plan. However, certain projects may be prioritized based on the criteria described in Section 8 of this Project Plan. Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis. The Grantee pays for services, products, and supplies, submits invoices and proof of payment, and is then reimbursed. If the applicant is unable to carry the financial responsibility of a reimbursement program on their own, they may partner with a local public agency or 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Funding Amount and Eligible Costs. For projects sponsored by schools, grants for qualified projects will be provided for up to 100% of eligible project costs. For projects sponsored by municipal entities or non-profits, cost sharing is required at 25% of the total eligible project costs (i.e., AB 617 incentive funds will cover a maximum of up to 75% of eligible project costs). For projects sponsored by other entities, cost sharing is required at 50% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants who are awarded funding are required to solicit and select project materials and suppliers through a competitive bidding process. A minimum of two competitive bids must be obtained before a supplier is selected, and the selection must be approved by ICAPCD. If a contiguous parking lot, road, other unpaved area, or combination of unpaved areas is shared by more than one owner, only one grant shall be awarded. The following costs are eligible for funding as part of this CERP strategy: • Supplies, equipment, and materials • Labor and construction (including contracted services) • Signs and interpretive aids communicating information about the project Additionally, up to 15% of the grant request may be budgeted for non-construction costs, including mobilization, traffic control, and administration. Another 5% may be budgeted for contingency costs. The following costs are ineligible to receive funding as part of this CERP strategy: • Cost of permitting and design; and • Maintenance activities.
