Section 123.4. Program requirements and instructions

The following requirements apply to CRP:

(1) Project applications shall be submitted using the Department’s Electronic Single Application for Assistance by means of www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/index.aspx or www.NewPa. com. Paper applications are no longer acceptable. Electronic applications will be accepted throughout the fiscal year up to the March 21, 2011, submission deadline, subject to § 123.5 (relating to application submission and approval procedure).

(2) The Department reserves the right to request additional information, explanation, clarification or revision of funding requests.

(3) Incomplete applications may be rejected. An applicant shall follow the detailed instructions for completing the Department’s Single Application for Assistance. The narrative must include:

(i) A description of the applicant, including a general purpose or mission statement.

(ii) Identification of the need for CRP assistance and the applicant’s project goals.

(iii) Identification of the measurable outcomes, including jobs created or retained, number of people trained, land or buildings acquired or renovated, and the like.

(iv) A project schedule with key milestones and dates.

(v) Documentation to support projected budget costs. A detailed scope of services must be submitted with the application for any consulting, legal or accounting fees included in the project budget.

(vi) Documentation of matching dollars, such as commitment letters, receipts, and the like.

(vii) A religious disclaimer assuring that the grant funds will not be used for religious purposes.

The provisions of this § 123.4 amended August 31, 2001, effective September 1, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 4966; amended January 23, 2004, effective January 24, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 488; amended September 23, 2005, effective September 24, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 5270; amended October 20, 2006, effective October 21, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 6411; amended September 28, 2007, effective September 29, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5266; amended September 5, 2008, effective September 6, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 4915; amended May 28, 2010, effective May 29, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 2772. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (336350) to (336351).