N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:12-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 9A:12-1.5 - Application review and approval process

(a) The Secretary shall conduct a review of the applications. Such applications will be reviewed based on:

1. The completed application bearing the earliest submission date; or

2. A competitive application process whereby all applications will be submitted by a date certain and will be evaluated to determine which applications are the most qualified to receive funding.

(b) In determining whether an application shall be approved for a grant, the Secretary shall consider the degree to which the proposed capital improvement project supports the following objectives:

1. Improvement and expansion of educational opportunities for students;

2. Promotion of academic research excellence, workforce readiness, and the enhancement of the State's academic and economic competitiveness and prosperity by assisting in the production of a highly skilled workforce; 3. Consistency with the institution's educational mission; 4. The cost-effectiveness of the project;

5. Consistency with the institution's long-range facilities plan;

6. The degree to which the project is construction ready;

7. Demonstrated commitment over the past 10 years to appropriate maintenance of facilities previously funded by State of New Jersey grant programs; and

8. Directly addresses deferred maintenance concerns or projects that will mitigate the need for future maintenance; and

9. Any other information relating to a specific application that the Secretary may require.

(c) Preference will be given to projects that promote energy efficiency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:12-1.5

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 444(a), effective 3/7/2022