Applications for the Quality of Life Fund

     A Quality of life Fund has been created to address the kinds of needs that many communities consider important, but which have had a hard time competing with the basic water and sewer projects which usually have competed more successfully for CDBG Competitive funds.

     The Quality of life Fund is a competitive fund in which applications will be submitted at the same time as applications for the regular competitive funds. Applicants will choose to apply either for a regular Competitive grant or for a Quality of life grant. Counties, Large Cities, and Small Cities will compete for money from this Fund and money will be reserved to assure that all categories of applicants receive an equitable share of the Fund Applications will be evaluated in a manner that appropriately compares applicants from the same category with each other. Grant Ceilings will be $250, 000.

     The Fund will be used to address activities that enhance the quality of life in a manner beyond providing for the most basic and essential needs. Examples of expected activities are senior centers, recreational facilities, neighborhood centers, and community centers. Examples might also include fire protection activities such as increased line sizes, hydrants, and fire trucks.

     The following rating factors and points will be used to evaluate applications for the Quality of Life Fund Applicants must choose to apply for this Fund or for their appropriate regular Competitive Fund. An applicant may not apply for both the Quality of Life Fund and a regular Competitive Fund.