Section 305.2 - Technical Review(a) Applications will undergo a review by one or more technical reviewers according to evaluation criteria set forth in the request for proposals. The purpose of a technical review is to evaluate the merits of the proposal.(b) The technical review may include consideration of the following elements as related to the purpose and requirements of the specific grant program set forth in the request for proposals: (1) The extent to which the proposed activities fulfill the purpose and requirements of the grant program.(2) The extent to which the proposed activities address specified program priorities, if any.(3) The relevance, effectiveness, feasibility, efficiency, and impact of the proposed activities.(4) The capacity of the applicant to successfully administer a grant award.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 305.2
1. New section filed 9-21-2016; operative 1-1-2017. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code Section 485(d), which provides "Procedures, forms, and guidelines established for these grant programs, including the application process, are exempt from Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code." (Register 2016, No. 39). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 485, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 201, 401, 401.5, 404 and 485, Food and Agricultural Code; and Section 18901.2, Revenue and Taxation Code.
1. New section filed 9-21-2016; operative 1/1/2017. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code Section 485(d), which provides "Procedures, forms, and guidelines established for these grant programs, including the application process, are exempt from Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code." (Register 2016, No. 39).The amended version of this section by Register 2025, No. 02, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.