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<br />9. Although this assistance will be free to the applicant, communities, regions, and states that <br />show commitment through partnerships, such as local government staff time, support from local <br />businesses, and other local resources, will have priority in the selection process. Matching funds <br />from the applicant will allow greater use of the expert team for the selected project. Applicants <br />should include a list of supporters and describe any previous collaborations on growth and <br />development issues, if applicable. Applicants should also mention any potential matching funds <br />and other technical assistance programs or grants for which they may be applying. <br />SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION <br />To be considered complete and eligible for review, all applications must include a summary <br />page, cover letter, project description, letter of support from the community's main elected <br />official or agency decision official, and documentation of partner participation. All parts of the <br />application must be submitted together. The following format is required: <br />Summarypa~e (no longer than one pane) <br />The summary page should include the project title, contact information for the project manager, <br />type of assistance requested (policy analysis or public participation processes), and an abstract of <br />the project. If a nonprofit organization or academic institution is submitting the application, then <br />the name and contact information for the governmental partner must also be provided. <br />Cover letter (does not count a ag inst page limit) <br />The cover letter that accompanies your application must be signed by an official with the <br />authority to commit your government, agency, or organization to the project and should be <br />written on your official letterhead. <br />Project description (no loner than 5 uaae sided <br />The request for assistance must describe the project clearly and specifically. The narrative must <br />provide a concise overview of the project, including how it ties into larger issues of local or <br />regional growth and how EPA assistance will support the project. The description must detail <br />support for action and resources (e.g., staff time, support from business, cost-sharing, etc.) that <br />the applicant's team will bring to the project. The narrative must also address how the <br />application meets each of the criteria and what environmental results the applicant expects. If <br />other project partners or funding sources are involved, their role and contribution must be clearly <br />defined. In reviewing the project description, reviewers will not consider any pages over the 5- <br />page-side limit. Project descriptions must use no smaller than IO-point type and should have <br />page margins all around of at least one inch. <br />Letter of support from elected official (not included in vase limit) <br />Applicants must include a letter of support from the primary elected official in the community <br />(e.g., mayor, county commission chair). If the applicant is a state government agency, the letter <br />should be from the head of the agency or an elected official. Also include a list of other <br />stakeholders who support the project; letters from these people are not required. Please include <br />these materials with the application. <br />