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Renewable Energy Fund Round IV
Grant Application
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Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided to assist you in preparing your application for
a Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA)
and the forms are available online at: http://www.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund-IV.html
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp4.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline
of information required to submit a complete
application. Applicants should use the form to assure
all information is provided and attach additional
information as required.
Application Cost
Worksheet
Costworksheet4.doc Summary of Cost information that should be
addressed by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget Form GrantBudget4.doc A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
costs by milestone and a summary of funds available
and requested to complete the work for which funds
are being requested.
Grant Budget Form
Instructions
GrantBudgetInstructions4.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget
form.
If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
forms for each project.
Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide
milestones and grant budget for completion of each phase.
If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
REMINDER:
Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or
proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the
Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their
application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept
confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a
public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
City of Akiak
Type of Entity:
2nd class municipality
Mailing Address
Box 5028
Physical Address
56 Airport Road
Telephone
765-7411
Fax
765-7414
Email
Bobby41@unicom-alaska.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Ivan M. Ivan
Title
City Administrator
Mailing Address
Box 5028
Telephone
765-7411
Fax
765-7414
Email
Bobby41@unicom-alaska.com
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
X A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s
governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
Yes
1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement.
Yes
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
Yes
1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public.
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest of the application.
Akiak Hydro Study
2.2 Project Location –
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project.
Answer here.
Akiak, AK. (Kuskokwim River)
Akiak will be main beneficiary. Should feasibility study indicate a resource greater than
Akiak's needs, the surrounding villages of Akiachak, Tuluksak and Kwethluk may also benefit.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Biofuels
X Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
X Reconnaissance Design and Permitting
Feasibility Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
The Kuskokwim River meanders above and below the community of Akiak leaving it on a
peninsula which at its widest point is approximately 3 miles across. The bend immediately
above Akiak compress' the flow of the river resulting in increased water velocity (speed). We
intend to place an intake at that point in the bend with the greatest speed, and pipe the water we
collect, 1) across the peninsula, 2) to a small slough behind the village, or 3) parallel to the river
to a point further down the bend depending on the results of a feasibility study. The intake will
be deep enough to avoid icing issues, permitting year round operation of a run of the river hydro
facility. The reconnaissance will identify annual flow and the placement of all facilities
necessary for the hydro plant, pipeline, intake and transmission needs.
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2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, etc.)
Akiak currently generates electricity for 67 cents per kilowatt hour and will do so for the next 3
weeks when its final fuel delivery will be made before freeze up. We can't stress too much that
our rate varies annually depending on fuel delivery prices. Our electrical generation costs for the
winter of 2010-2011 will be based on the landed fuel cost three weeks from now. Akiak would
like to decrease its dependence on unpredictable and ever-increasing fuel costs. The proposed
project is expected to stabilize and reduce the communities electricity costs, eliminate the annual
fuel storage dilemma, and reduce green house gas emissions.
We would also like to determine if the intake can be designed in such a way to reduce the
erosion problem on the bend above Akiak. The river is eroding the banks such that it is expected
to spill into the slough above the village in the next 5-10 years. When that occurs it is probable
that the river will cut a new main channel of the river eventually leaving Akiak high and dry.
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project.
No other sources of funds are available at this time for the proposed study. Should a feasibility
study indicate a viable run of the river hydro project at this location, Akiak will seek additional
funding sources for its design and construction. We anticipate Kokarmiut Corporation (ANCSA
Village Corp. for Akiak) or the Native Community of Akiak will apply for ICDBG grants and
the City will apply for CDBG grants to receive matching grants through construction should the
feasibility study result in a positive conclusion. Kokarmiut Corp. will provide access for the
study and is expected to provide necessary Rights of Way for a hydro project as the communities
contribution should the project move to construction.
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project’s total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $350,000
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $0
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $350,000
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Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet
including estimates through construction)
$ N/A
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ N/A
2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
explain how you calculated that number in your application
(Section 5.)
$ N/A
Until we determine the intake location, annual flow and pipeline corridor it is not possible to
define actual construction costs.
This project may have some potential to provide erosion control reducing the threat to Akiak
resident's access to the river. If the Kuskokwim river breaches the existing land barrier between
it and the slough north of the village, the Kuskokwim river could be diverted north of the village
cutting off the residents main corridor of transportation. This would be catastrophic to the
village's existence. If this proposed project can serve both purposes, the entire cost of this
project will be negligible compared to the cost later of moving the community which could easily
be in excess of $50 million.
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SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager
indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project
management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
Sam Jackson, Special Projects Manager will be managing the project for the city. His phone
number is 765-7411 (email:sjackson@yupiit.org). Other contact for this project will be Ivan M.
Ivan, City Administrator, same phone number.
One of his first tasks will be securing an engineering consultant to assist the village with its
economic and environmental evaluations. Initial discussions have been made with Polarconsult
Alaska but no decisions have been made as yet regarding a consulting contract.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
We are assuming an August 1, 2011 date for finalizing this grant.
Within two weeks we expect to have consulting contracts finalized and the acoustic profiler on
order. We intend to have isolated the fastest part of the current before freeze up and will
continue collecting data twice a month for one year. Much of the other data collection will be
weather dependent and we'll try to accomplish as much of it prior to freeze up. Any collection
not completed by then will be collected in the spring of 2012. We expect our consulting
engineers will help us establish a clearer time frame when they can accomplish engineering and
economic studies. Since this will be dependent on the data collection, those efforts will revolve
around our ability to collect data prior to freeze up.
See Polarconsult letter for study priorities.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. The
Milestones must also be included on your budget worksheet to demonstrate how you propose to
manage the project cash flow. (See Section 2 of the RFA or the Budget Form.)
When we finalize our grant with AEA we will have a clearer picture of the scheduling of
milestones.
3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the
project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will
be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process
you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references
for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application.
As stated Sam Jackson and Ivan M. Ivan will represent the city on this project. Attached is a
letter from Polarconsult Alaska indicating our interest in securing services although no formal
arrangement has been negotiated. The primary equipment to be used by Akiak will be an
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acoustic doppler current profiler that we intend to purchase with grant funds. No contracts
currently exist.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The City is prepared to adhere to whatever requirements the AEA may have.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
In this early phase of the project the biggest risk is that a determination will be made that the
resource does not justify the proposed project and the community will be no better off than it is
now.
SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
the RFA.
The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a
plan and grant budget form for completion of each phase.
If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
Off the shelf equipment/materials should suffice for this project. The intake may be the only
possible exception. That remains to be seen.
Using a hand held flow meter, at the surface, the fastest flow rate observed in the vicinity of the
proposed intake was 2.8 mph. Due to surface eddies in this area it was not possible to get
readings closer than 80-100 feet from shore because it was believed that a reading in the eddies
would not give a true river flow reading. It is expected, due to the compression of water closer to
shore, that the water may have a faster speed closer in as indicated by the erosion occurring on
this bank. The estimated depth at this location is approximately 40 feet. The most rosy scenario
for this project assumes one or more 20 foot diameter pipes/penstocks at a projected flow greater
than 2.8 mph.
Winter flow rates are unknown. We suspect they may be slower. The study may indicate an
ideal pipe size of 8 feet or smaller. It may also indicate a maximum depth of 20 feet. Any of
these changes would result in a reduced potential.
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The alternative is the stand alone diesel generating power plant that currently exists having a
combined maximum output of 265 kilowatts. The community is also pursuing studies of its wind
potential and high head hydro potential of the Kilbuck mountains some 30-40 miles from the
community. None of these projects has been funded.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
See Project cost/Benefit worksheet
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
Akiak depends on diesel for electric generation using over 90,000 gallons annually at $4.75 per
gallon. It uses approximately 600 gallons of heating oil per household with over 80 homes in the
community, a total of approximately 48,000 gallons. An additional amount, undetermined, is
used by the school and corporate and government office buildings. There is no survey that we are
aware of concerning cord wood usage to augment home heating and fish processing.
Existing electrical usage would continue. An abundant cheap source would undoubtedly result in
greater usage especially if it results in increased use of electrical heating to offset high fuel oil
costs. Existing transmission infrastructure would serve hydro power as easily as current diesel
generated electricity. A short transmission line would be necessary to connect the turbine
facilities with the current grid. The diesel generation facilities would be maintained to fill any
interruptions in service from the hydro facility assuming the hydro is capable of providing all the
communities needs while in operation. If the scale of the project is incapable of fully substituting
all the communities needs, both facilities will be operational.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Akiak does not expect any out of the ordinary population growth. Due to high electricity prices,
no current expansion of use is contemplated. If this project is successful in reducing costs
significantly, we should expect some increase in usage. Heating costs are inextricably tied to the
increasing high fuel costs since residential and commercial users heat with fuel oil. If the
electricity rate is reduced we can expect home owners and business' to add electric heating to the
existing fuel oil and wood heating mix. Even if electric heating became the energy source most
used for heating in the village, this should not increase the load by more than 50% of the current
load and only on a seasonal basis. We can anticipate that abundant cheap electricity could
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generate new uses, ie., greenhouses, electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen as a transportation
fuel, etc.
The resource clearly has potential to generate far in excess of any current or potential electrical
needs of the community of Akiak. If electrical generation is feasible at higher levels, the project
design could include transmission facilities to share the excess electricity produced by this project
with neighboring communities, all of which are currently dependent on their own stand alone
diesel generation.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
Optimum installed capacity
Anticipated capacity factor
Anticipated annual generation
Anticipated barriers
Basic integration concept
Delivery methods
The proposed study will determine what system will be utilized.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
A limited project scope for Akiak will occur entirely on Kokarmiut Corporation land. Since the
intake and pipeline route are yet to be determined, it is premature to secure commitments from the
corporation. There are no outstanding issues currently or on the horizon. They are expected,
therefore, to be enthusiastic supporters of the project.
An expanded scope including transmission lines would require similar commitments from village
corporations where the lines are situated. With the prospect of cheaper electricity rates we
anticipate they will be enthusiastic supporters as well.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
List of applicable permits
Anticipated permitting timeline
Identify and discussion of potential barriers
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During this study we don't anticipate the need to acquire any permits. It is anticipated a
feasibility study will include a review of the permit requirements should the project proceed to
construction.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
Threatened or Endangered species
Habitat issues
Wetlands and other protected areas
Archaeological and historical resources
Land development constraints
Telecommunications interference
Aviation considerations
Visual, aesthetics impacts
Identify and discuss other potential barriers
There should be no impact during this phase of the project.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer’s estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
Requested grant funding
Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind
Identification of other funding sources
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
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There will be no facilities constructed during this phase of the project. The only operating costs
will be those associated with data collection and bi-weekly use of the acoustic doppler current
profiler to determine flow rates throughout the water column. The cost of that unit and the data
collection efforts are expected to be approximately $48,000.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
The city owns the existing electric utility so this will not be an issue if this project is only large
enough to supply power to the residents of Akiak. If a surplus is anticipated we will negotiate
agreements to share surplus power with each of the neighboring villages that are interested in a
renewable energy source. This phase of the project won't impact the community immediately.
The feasibility study will determine if power purchase/ sales are needed.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Download the form, complete it, and submit it as an attachment. Document any conditions or
sources your numbers are based on here.
SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should include the following:
Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Depending on the size of the project, Akiak has the potential to annually displace up to 90,000
gallons of diesel used to generate electricity. It also has the potential to displace up to 45,000
gallons of heating oil annually. These are based on current rates of usage of these hydrocarbon
fuels. We haven't fully investigated the potential for converting vehicles in the area to hydrogen
combustion instead of imported gasoline. With cheap abundant electricity it is conceivable that
Akiak could develop a small water electrolysis plant to produce hydrogen for a replacement
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transportation fuel. Potential displacement of gasoline as a transportation fuel is a possibility but
no calculations have been made regarding annual consumption of gasoline as a transportation fuel
since many vehicle owners in the village purchase fuel when the opportunity arises and much of
that fuel is purchased out of town. Displacing these hydro carbon fuels would result in
significantly reduced carbon emissions in our village. Producing our own fuel would eliminate
the threat of running out of fuel. Akiak has been out of gasoline for a while and is awaiting fuel
delivery 3 weeks from now.
If the project proves to be feasible it is expected to initiate economic development in Akiak. A
low cost source of electricity would make the community more sustainable by creating
opportunities for development and jobs. Already under consideration is a pelletizing factory and
small motor repair training facility.
A surplus for Akiak could mean similar benefits in our neighboring villages. Tuluksak is nearly
the same size as Akiak. Kwethluk and Akiachak are both twice as large as Akiak.
SECTION 6– SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
Identification of operational issues that could arise.
A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
It's premature at this time to speculate about these issu es. They will be addressed later if
this project progress'.
SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved.
Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
meet the requirements of previous grants.
This is our initial phase of this project. We have not applied for other grants for this project. The
only action taken thus far has been a sight survey collecting surface water flow data to determine
if there was any reason to pursue this renewable energy project. Obviously, we believe there is
justification to pursue this. It's close to the village. It provides a long term solution to our energy
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needs. It has the potential to provide a clean and quieter alternative to our current power plant.
It could reduce the pressing financial burden on every member of our community.
Given the potential benefits to our community we are prepared to move mountains, or at least our
river, to proceed as rapidly as possible to develop this project. Since our proposal includes a
year's worth of data collection, our progress may seem like a snails pace, given little can be done
prior to the completion of our data collection process.
SECTION 8– LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
We have had numerous discussions about solutions to our energy problem in Akiak. The
crippling effect of our high energy costs is a chronic crisis for our residents. Finding solutions is
one of our highest priorities. Many of our local organization's officers/board members are
exercising their subsistence lifestyle (moose hunting). Resolutions of support are forthcoming.
The entire community however is supportive of our efforts to pursue cheaper electric power.
As an example, we have attached a copy of our tribal governments resolution last year when they
applied for a competitive grant with DOE for a hydro site reconnaissance survey of the nearby
Kilbuk Mountains.
As with that proposed project, the residents of Akiak will be concerned about impacts on the
fishery. If we can address those concerns to their satisfaction we believe there will be
overwhelming support for this project.
Further support will be gained if many of the 20 or more jobs associated with the construction can
be filled with local hire.
SECTION 9 – GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you want in grant funds Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant.
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form – GrantBudget3.doc
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
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SECTION 9 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, key staff, partners,
consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4.
B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4.
C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9.
D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.6.
F. Authorized Signers Form.
G. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s
governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
- Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the
match amounts indicated in the application.
- Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to
commit the organization to the obligations under the grant.
- Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
- Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local,
laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
H. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
Print Name Debra Jackson
Signature
Title Mayor
Date September 15, 2010