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Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided for 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.html
The following application forms are required to be submitted for a grant recommendation:
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp.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
Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed
by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget
Form
GrantBudget.xls A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
costs by task and a summary of funds available and
requested to complete the work for which funds are being
requested.
Grant Budget
Form Instructions
GrantBudgetInstr.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 a plan
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.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Cheesh’na Tribal Council
Type of Entity: Tribal Government
Mailing Address
Mile 33 Tok Cutoff
Chistochina, AK.
Physical Address
Same
Telephone
822-3503
Fax
822-5179
Email
esinyon@cheeshna.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Elaine Sinyon
Title
Tribal Administrator
Mailing Address
Mile 33 Tok Cutoff
Chistochina, AK.
Telephone
822-3503
Fax
822-5179
Email
esinyon@cheeshna.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, or
A local government, or
X 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 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.)
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
Provide a brief 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 PROJECT TYPE
Describe the type of project you are proposing, (Reconnaissance; Resource Assessment/
Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting; and/or Construction) as
well as the kind of renewable energy you intend to use. Refer to Section 1.5 of RFA.
Resource Assessment/ Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting; and
Construction. This is a biomass project that will use cordwood.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a one paragraph description of your project. At a minimum include the project location,
communities to be served, and who will be involved in the grant project.
The project will be located at the mile 33 of the Tok Cutoff Highway in Chistochina, Alaska and
will be managed and owned by the Cheesh’na Tribal Council (CTC). The project provides a
(cordwood) biomass system to provide heat and hot water for all community facilities located in
a “campus” area. Existing facilities that will be served by the project are owned and operated by
CTC and include the CTC Tribal Office Building, Chistochina Community Hall and the
Education/Library facility. Two new facilities that will be served by the project are scheduled to
be constructed in the coming year; Mt Sanford Tribal Consortium multiuse facility with health
clinic and CTC’s Washateria.
2.3 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. Include a project cost summary that includes an estimated total cost
through construction.
The total project cost is $839,000. The source of funds will be the state Renewable Energy
grant. Project costs include;
Engineering: $58,000 – Resource assessment – Feasibility Analysis – Design - Permitting
Building Construction: $584,000
Heat Transfer System: $150,000 – Piping – Valve Boxes – Heat System Interface
Project Management by CE2: $35,000
In-Kind Project Management by CTC: $12,000
2.4 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial benefits that will result from this project, including an estimate of economic
benefits (such as reduced fuel costs) and a description of other benefits to the Alaskan public.
CTC and Mt Sanford are the primary service providers for the community of Chistochina and
this service area which extends from Chistochina to Mentasta Lake in the northern sector of the
Copper River region. The organizations have conducted joint planning to collocate all of their
community facilities in a “campus” area in order to consolidate all programs and services in one
area and to allow for the utilization of renewable energy systems to reduce utility costs. Initial
projections indicate that the proposed biomass system will reduce the cost for supplying heat and
hot water to the facilities by 41% over 5 years and 47% over 20 years, based on a very
conservative 5% annual cost increase for oil. At an estimated 10% annual increase for oil the
figures increase to a savings of 46% for 5 years and 62% over 20 years. It will create
employment and economic development opportunities by utilizing local renewable resources to
displace heating oil that is currently trucked into the community.
2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below.
2.5.1 Total Project Cost $839,000
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(Including estimates through construction.)
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $827,000
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $12,000
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $839,000
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $806,007 (20 years) see
spreadsheet in Preliminary
Economic Study attachment
2.5.6 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.)
Present value of oil heat in
a 20 year horizon based on
5% annual increase in oil
costs is $1,714,908
Present value of wood
systems costs displacing
85% of oil is $909,850. The
wood/oil cost ratio is 53%,
so the savings is 47% of
$1,714,908 = $806,007.
Based on this savings this
translates to a 10 year
payback at a 5% annual
increase in fuel cost. At a
10% annual oil increase
over 20 years the payback
is 2.2 years. Depending
upon the annual cost
increase in oil over a 20
year period, it is reasonable
to expect a payback time of
5 – 10 years. See attached
Preliminary Economic
Study.
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 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.
CTC is requesting that AEA oversee the project on behalf of the Tribe. AEA will utilize wood
heat term contractor CE2 Engineers, Inc to manage the project.
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.)
See attached Preliminary Schedule (Gantt Chart)
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
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See Milestones on attached Preliminary Schedule (Gantt Chart)
Milestone 1: Reconnaissance. This phase is complete, done by Dan Parrent.
Milestone 2. Resource Assessment/Feasibility Analysis/35% Design. This will be done by
AEA Term Contractor CE2 Engineers.
Milestone 3. Final Design. Plan set to 100%. Get Approval to Construct from Alaska Fire
Marshal. This will be done by AEA Term Contractor CE2 Engineers.
Milestone 4. Construction phase complete. Construction done by force account using local
labor, managed by AEA Term Contractor CE2 Engineers.
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.
This project will be a partnership between AEA, CTC and CE2 Engineers, Inc. AEA will
oversee the project. CE2 Engineers, Inc. will manage the project. CTC will assist with project
management by identifying and procuring local resources wherever feasible. Northwind
Enterprises is a locally owned and operated construction company in Chistochina. Northwind is
expected to provide equipment and personnel as needed and available to complete the project. .
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
CE2 staff will meet regularly with AEA and CTC’s Tribal Administrator throughout the project
period to ensure that the work plan is carried out according to schedule and on budget. CE2 will
be the primary communicator with AEA and will submit timely and accurate status reports to
AEA and CTC detailing the status of the project. CTC and AEA will monitor progress and
participate in problem solving as appropriate.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
There are three primary categories of risk associated with this project.
The first category of risk is with administrative problems that may arise in the
management of budgets, personnel, vendors, contractors, etc. CE2 will meet regularly
with all parties to discuss work plans, milestones, schedules and budget issues in order to
monitor the project and identify any potential problems early so that solutions may be
identified quickly or back up plans can be initiated. Scheduling delays related to weather,
supply procurement and transportation could also affect the overall cost and execution of
the project and may need to be mitigated by the project management team.
The second category of risk is associated with the technical aspects of completing the
project. Because this project requires specific knowledge and expertise, CTC has opted
not to force account the project and will contract with CE2, a qualified, experienced
engineering firm that will be able to address the technical issues of the project
successfully. CE2 will notify all parties if and when technical problems arise to inform
them of the problem and discuss options for resolving the difficulty.
The third category of risk is the instability and uncertainty of procuring materials and
equipment needed to complete this project due to unstable world and national market
conditions. It has been the experience of project managers in Alaska that costs for
fabricated items such as boilers and pre-engineered buildings can have long lead times as
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well as large price increases. CE2 intends to procure all items necessary for the project
as early as possible to ensure all supplies are available at reasonable costs.
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 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 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.
The Ahtna region has vast amounts of heavily wooded forest lands that can provide ample supplies of
cordwood for the project. The recent infestation of the spruce beetle has resulted in vast acres of dead
standing trees that pose serious risk of wild fires to the region. Harvesting these trees for fuel will; reduce
energy costs for the community, reduce the destructive effects of wild fires, create opportunities for
reforestation, and provide local employment for harvesting trees for biofuel. In essence, this is a win-win
situation for the community and the environment. Attached is a letter of commitment from Ahtna, Inc.
assuring CTC access to the necessary wood resources.
CTC and Mt Sanford Tribal Consortium are continuing to conduct feasibility studies on other sources of
renewable energy resources. Early calculations from our solar energy demonstration project indicate that
solar energy may be a viable resource for reducing electricity costs. At this time, however, the use of
biomass has been determined to be the most viable resource to employ.
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.
Tribal Office/ Clinic Building: (2) Monitor heaters, Model 441
Community Hall: hydronic, Weil McLain Gold Oil (small household size), Model 2(?)-WGO-4 + 62
gallon DWH heater
Community College/Library: (2) Toyo stoves
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.
Existing Resources: The existing energy resource currently used to provide heat and hot water to the
community facilities is #1 heating oil that is currently trucked into from Glennallen at a cost of $4.57 per
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gallon. By calculating the current usage for existing buildings and projecting usage for the two new
facilities that are due to be constructed, we estimate that the combined usage of all of the facilities will be
16,000 gallons annually.
Regional Transition from Oil to Wood: The vast majority of homes and small businesses in the Copper
River Region are currently using heating oil to provide their heat and hot water to their homes and
buildings. The increasing high cost of fuel oil is now causing many residents and businesses owners to
return to the use of cordwood to displace oil as wood is the most abundant resource available. This
transition is understood by the companies that supply heating oil in the region as many of their customers
are struggling to afford the high price of oil. These companies are adjusting to providing lesser amounts of
heating oil but will continue to provide other forms of energy including gasoline and propane.
Biomass Infrastructure Development: Ahtna, Inc. is the regional for profit Native Corporation that
controls vast amounts of forest area in the region and is working with its member villages and other
communities in the region to ensure that the wood that sufficient amounts of wood is harvested on its lands
and that it is harvested in a responsible manner that allows for reforestation of the land. Ahtna is currently
planning to hold a Regional Energy Summit in the coming month to discuss community needs for biomass
fuel supplies and the best way to provide those resources.
Regal Enterprises (SAPA) in Kenny Lake is currently harvesting cordwood for customers in the region.
Regal is also gearing up to harvest larger amounts of wood to meet the growing demand and are discussing
ways in which these materials should be harvested in a responsible manner that will enhance rather than
harm the environment.
Impact of Project: CTC and Mt Sanford Tribal Consortium are progressive Tribal organizations that are
often in leadership positions on issues of importance in the region and in the state. Several years ago, both
organizations forecasted rising energy costs as the biggest obstacle to growth and development and began
working with the Alaska Energy Authority to conduct feasibility studies on conservation and renewable
energy resources. This project marks the first concrete result of this planning work. Several communities
and organizations in the Copper River region are following this project closely and are expected to
develop similar biomass systems in the future. CTC will freely share information and outcomes associated
with this project with other entities as appropriate.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Approximately 20 years ago, most residents and small businesses in this region used wood as the primary
fuel source. Although oil was relatively cheap, the oil stoves and furnaces at that time were relatively
inefficient and were not cost effective. The advent of fuel efficient oil stoves like the Monitor and Toyo in
the mid to late 1980’s along with a relatively cheap fuel oil led most to convert to heating oil as it was
more efficient, less labor intensive and safer then burning wood in traditional wood stoves. As oil prices
have increased in recent years, many in the region have begun to return to wood to save on utility costs.
Around this same time, outdoor wood fired boilers (hydronic heating systems) began to appear on the
market. These systems provide several benefits. The fire is outside, thus reducing the danger of fire to
homes and businesses. The smoke, wood chips and other mess typically associated with indoor wood
burning stoves were eliminated. Large homes, businesses, garages, greenhouses and other structures could
be heated by maintaining one fire.
The problems with some of the outdoor wood fired boilers that have begun to show up in the region are
that they are not efficient, thus they require large amounts of wood and tend to pollute the air with clouds
of smoke. The new systems, such as the Garn, that is proposed for this project are much more efficient
and clean burning units but also more expensive and require more infrastructure. At the present time,
studies are ongoing to determine the type of biomass materials that are most appropriate for this region.
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The findings may lead to economies of scale as large amounts of material can be processed and delivered
to customers throughout the region.
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 centralized wood fired hydronic heating system will provide heat and hot water to
all of the community facilities describe above in section (see figure 1 Heating System). The heat
source will consist of two cordwood fired hydronic heaters located in a pre-engineered insulated
building (see Figures 2-3 Wood Heat Building). An adjacent covered section of the building,
secured with chain linked fencing will provide covered storage for half of the heating season of
wood. Heat will be transferred from the heat building to the surrounding facilities in a buried
hydronic loop using flexible insulated Pex piping system such as Ecoflex. Each branch tap off of
this adjacent to each building will have an insulated valve vault. This will serve to isolate each
building from the heating distribution system in the event of building mechanical failure or fire.
The building hydronic loop will be separated from the district heating loop with a heat exchanger
for system reliability.
The system will be designed to displace 85% of the oil previously used in the facilities. This is
done to reduce the cost of the project from overcapacity and to optimize system operation.
Because this is a cordwood fired system, it will use more operated labor than a system using bulk
biofuel such as wood pellets, chips, or barley. To minimize the labor, cordwood would be
packaged on half-cord skids or pallets and moved into the stoking area with a small skid steer
loader such as a Bobcat. A cordwood fired hydronic heater would be selected with primary/
secondary combustion chambers and a large heat storage tank to maximize efficiency and
minimize exhaust emissions.
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.
There are no land ownership issues associated with this project. Cheesh’na Tribal Council has a
long term lease from Ahtna, Inc. on the land where the buildings are located and the biomass
system will be installed. This is 14C lands that are scheduled to be conveyed to the village by
Ahtna for municipal purposes.
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
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Anticipated permitting timeline
Identify and discussion of potential barriers
The wood heat building plan set will have to be submitted to the Alaska State Fire Marshal for
review and approval. It is anticipated that this will take 30 days. Because of the relatively small
size of the heating system, along with a review of the ADEC checklist, it is not anticipated that a
DEC Air Quality permit will be required.
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
All environmental issues identified above have previously been addressed prior to the construction of the
existing community facilities.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs (Total Estimated Costs and proposed 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
The total project cost = $839,000
Requested grant funding = $827,000
Applicant matching funds = $12,000 (in-kind)
Identification of other funding sources = NA
Projected capital cost of project = $734,000
Projected development cost of project = $105,000
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.
Total anticipated project cost for this phase
Requested grant funding
Estimated annual O&M costs = $21,000
Electricity = $6,000 (includes all lights, pumps and other electrical usage)
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Consumables = $1,000 (includes $600 per yr for replacement firebrick and misc. consumables)
Labor = $14,000 (estimated over 900 stoking per year + maintenance on pumps, valves, etc.)
CTC is not requesting grant funds for O&M costs.
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
NA
4.4.4 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.
The budget form is attached. Costs are based upon numbers of similar construction in rural road
system Alaska.
4.4.5 Business Plan
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.
CTC’s annual operating budget provides the long term sustainability of the project. CTC is a
stable, accountable organization that generally has an annual operating budget in excess of
$500,000 with a corresponding indirect cost rate of 40.48%. CTC’s Tribal Administrator has
over 15 years experience successfully managing the Tribe’s affairs. CTC is in good standing with
all its grants and contracts and has consistently had clean audits for over 15 years. The annual
operating budget is currently covering the high cost of fuel to provide heat and hot water to
existing facilities and the transition to biomass is expected to provide an overall savings to the
utility bills.
The two new facilities that are schedule to come on line will provide additional revenues to
sustain the project.
The washiteria is expected to generate revenues in excess of the proportional amount
needed to cover the operating and O&M costs.
The cost to cover the heat and hot water for MSTC’s new multiuse facility will come
directly from MSTC.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
See attached Community Facilities, Central Wood Heating, Preliminary Economic Study. This
shows that the system is economically viable. In addition, similar systems exist in Ionia and
Tanana, where they are working well. We would communicate with them during the design
phase to obtain any information and experience they have, to help insure the success of our
system.
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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 avoided cost of ownership)
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
This project will displace 272,000 of fuel oil over a 20 year period. It is anticipated that the life
of this system will be 30 years.
SECTION 6 – GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much your total project costs. Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant.
Include an estimate of budget costs by tasks using the form - GrantBudget.xls
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project
The bulk of the funding for this project will come from the Renewable Energy grant. CTC will
provide $12,000 in in-kind match for the project through assistance with project management by
the CTC Tribal Administrator.
SECTION 7 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. 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 6.
D. An electronic version of the entire application per RFA Section 1.6
E. Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4
Enclose a copy of the resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s
governing body or management that:
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- authorizes this application for project funding at the match amounts indicated in
the application
- authorizes the individual named as point of contact to represent the applicant for
purposes of this application
- states the applicant is in compliance with all federal state, and local, laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
F. 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.
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