N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 5 § 41.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 41.5 - Application process

(a) Periodically, the department shall issue a request for proposal for support centers under the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. Such request shall set forth the date by which and the office to which proposals must be submitted, the number of copies of the proposal to be submitted, and shall specify the information to be contained in each proposal.

(b) Proposals by applicants shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) a description of the applicant;

(2) a description of and a plan for implementing the training program to be offered, including but not limited to a discussion of how the training program will meet the requirements of section 41.4 of this Part, and how the training will be scheduled to meet the needs of individuals with ongoing business responsibilities;

(3) a listing of instructors from the vocational education agencies, not-for-profit corporations and the community participating in the program, and their curricula vitae;

(4) the designation of and credentials for a program director;

(5) a plan for providing ongoing technical assistance to program graduates, including coordination with providers of other entrepreneurial assistance programs and with providers of small business technical assistance and services;

(6) a plan for marketing the training program to prospective participants;

(7) plans for a reporting system to be used in evaluating the success of the development center; and

(8) a program budget, including fees for services, if any, matching funds or in-kind contributions to be provided by the applicant or other sources; and

(9) a description of how the proposed support center could be replicated in other communities.

(c) The department shall review the proposal in accordance with the evaluation criteria specified in section 41.6 of this Part. The commissioner shall approve or disapprove the proposals and so notify the applicants in writing. The department shall enter into such contractual agreements as are necessary or appropriate to facilitate the conduct of the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 5 § 41.5