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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING APPLICATIONS After the application has been submitted to Mn/DOT, additional information may be required. Clarification of vague or ambiguous application materials may be requested by the Mn/DOT review terun. Incomplete applications (i.e., missing supporting documents, etc.) may not be considered for funding. In order for an application to be reviewed, it must contain the basic, minimal requirements as outlined in this manual. Applications may be approved for funding in the full one to one match amount or in an amount less than requested, The criteria to be used in reviewing and ranking qualifying applications include: l. Extent to which the proposed project meets one or both of the goals of the program.- :- I I I I I I 2. Extent to which the proposed project is consistent with lvln/DOT's "Policy Guidelines and Priorities for Landscaping State Highways."-(see Appendix IV): r.I 3, Extent to which the proposed project and partner demonstrate a strong likelihood for successful installation, establishment and protection (maintenance) of the roadside landscaping investment. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS' Communities are encouraged to coordinate their Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Pro,am projects with other available pro,ams and resources (listed in Appendix II). Communities are encouraged to solicit technical assistance from local professionals and natural resource specialists such as the U.S.. Forest Service, the MN Depariment of Natural Resources, The Mn Department of Agriculture, the Soil Conservation Service, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. PROGRAM SCHEDULE See Appendix VII for flow diagram of partnership program process. The time schedule for application submittal, award and completion of the activities for the Community Roadside Landscap- · - ing Partnership Program is listed below. · ....... .:,,: ..... ,-..".'-.-~ .-.: ' ........ - Request technical assistance from or submit applications to the Minnesota Department ofTranspor~. ration District Office anytime (see Appendix III). Awards will be announced by letter at routine intervals throughout the year. Unsuccessful candidates may resubmit applications to be eligible for consideration the following year. Fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Completed applications with approved plans and all required documentation should be submitted at least three months prior to the desired start date for implementation unless award has been made upon receipt of a preliminary application and contingent upon receipt of a revised final application. Spring season planting is recommended for roadside projects and all components of the project phage, as awarded, must be completed by the end of the first full growing season (early April to early November) as scheduled. I I I I I i I I I I I