Section 206R-5 - Applications(a) The department shall establish an annual time period to commence an open process for submission of applications for funding under the program. The time period for submission shall be no less than sixty days and no more than ninety days.(b) The form of the application shall be as prescribed by the department and shall include: (1) Evidence demonstrating the applicant's experience and ability to build, operate, and manage broadband infrastructure servicing residential customers;(2) A description of the project area, including a shapefile identifying the proposed deployment;(3) A description of the broadband infrastructure that is proposed to be deployed, including facilities; equipment; and network capabilities, including minimum speed thresholds;(4) Evidence, including certification from the applicant, demonstrating the unserved or underserved nature of the project area;(5) The number of households in each unserved or underserved area that would gain access to broadband service as a result of the project;(6) The total cost and timeline for completion of the project;(7) The amount of matching funds that the applicant proposes to contribute and a certification that no portion of the matching funds are derived from any state government grant, loan, or subsidy;(8) Evidence demonstrating the economic and commercial feasibility of the project;(9) A list of all expected government authorizations, permits, and other approvals required for the project and a timeline for the applicant's acquisition of the approvals;(10) A certification that no other federal or state program provides funding that is available to the applicant for the project; and(11) Any other information deemed necessary by the department.Added by L 2021, c 225,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2021.