APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 
Questions 1-7 are requirements for consideration. Please answer each question with a brief statement (2 – 4 sentences) that demonstrates how the proposed project achieves the stated criteria. All of the criteria described in these questions must be addressed in order for the project to be considered eligible for funding.
 
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (Scoring Part 1)
Questions 8-12 are designed to solicit specific facts regarding how the proposal addresses the program’s priorities and objectives. Responses to these questions are the basis for evaluating and scoring a project’s objectives and alignment with the Pilot goals. Use these questions to prepare your response prior to completing the Survey Monkey form. 
 
SEPARATE DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS (Scoring Part 2) - Not part of this survey 
Applications are not considered complete without submitting the following five (5) separate project components via email to SCPGIP@OPR.CA.GOV. The first three components will be scored. All attachments should be prepared in 12-point font with margins no less than 1 inch, single-spaced.
 
1. Best Practice Project Proposal Summary – 2 pages maximum (20 points)
2. Civic Engagement: Only applicable to disadvantaged communities (15 points)
3. Indicators and Tracking Progress (5 points)
4. Work Plan 
5. Budget Proposal 
 
Please visit http://www.sgc.ca.gov/Council-Meetings/index.html to view separate instructions for the above required 5 document submissions. 
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 9th, 2016

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* 1. Briefly describe how this project achieves one of the following Proposition 84 priorities: (2 – 4 sentences) 
·  Promote water conservation,
·  Reduce automobile use and fuel consumption,
·  Encourage greater infill and compact development,
·  Protect natural resources and agricultural lands and
·  Revitalize urban and community centers

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* 2. Briefly explain how this project addresses climate change. (2 – 4 sentences)

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* 3. Briefly explain how the project addresses at least one of the following EO B-30-15 priorities: (2 – 4 sentences) 
·  Both build climate preparedness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
·  Are flexible in their approach to prepare for uncertain climate impacts;
·  Protect the state’s most vulnerable populations; and
·  Prioritize natural infrastructure solutions

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* 4. Briefly discuss how the project accomplishes two or more of the following program objectives: (2 – 4 sentences) 
·  Promote Regional Resiliency;
·  Improve Air and Water Quality;
·  Promote Energy Efficiency;
·  Protect Natural Resources and Agricultural Lands;
·  Promote Infill and Compact Development;
·  Reduce Automobile Usage and Fuel Consumption;
·  Promote Water Conservation;
·  Promote Public Health;
·  Reduce Drought Impacts
·  Improve transportation;
·  Encourage sustainable land use planning;
·  Revitalize urban and community centers;
·  Increase the availability of affordable housing.

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* 5. Briefly explain how the project is consistent with the State’s planning priorities pursuant to Section 65041.1 of the Government Code (Appendix G): (2 – 4 sentences) 
·  Promote infill development and invest in existing communities;
·  Protect, preserve and enhance environmental and agricultural lands and natural and recreational resources; and
·  Encourage location and resource efficient new development.

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* 6. The project is required to have a Liaison to perform the following required tasks:
·  Serve as the primary contact person
·  Available to schedule meetings when necessary
·  Ensure the completion of the case study report deliverable

Is there someone in your agency or organization that can commit to the role of Pilot Liaison?

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* 7. If you answered yes, please provide the name, position and contact information for the planned Pilot Liaison. If not, please explain.

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* 8. Project outcomes around local health, resiliency and vulnerable populations (~200 words or less, 5 points):

A. For ALL Applicants: Briefly describe how this project will impact the health and/or resilience of your community.

B. For Disadvantaged Communities Applicants Only: Briefly describe how your project would affect the disadvantaged communities in your city, county, or region.

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* 9. Describe elements of this project that may exemplify a best practice related to the program’s objectives. (~200 words or less, 10 points)

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* 10. Describe your jurisdiction’s organizational capacity to do this type of work? (~200 words or less, 5 points)

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* 11. Describe the type and level of technical assistance that would be useful or helpful to successfully completing this project, if any. (~200 words or less, 5 points)

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* 12. Local plan alignment (~200 words or less, 5 points):

A. List existing local or regional plans that cover the project area (for example General Plans, Sustainable Community Strategies, Greenprint Plans, Regional Conservation Plans, etc.).

B. Describe opportunities available to better align the project and its associated plans or policies with the plans listed in your response to Question 12A.

C. Identify how the project will increase consistency with specific objectives or priorities in the plans listed in your response to Question 12A.

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* 13. Please leave any additional comments you may have:

 

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