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RevitalizeME Downtown Application

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Is the subject property listed in the National Register of Historic Places?(Required)

Yes

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ONLY properties that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places are eligible for this grant. FMI email: Michael Goebel-Bain

If yes, name of the listed property:

Date of listing:(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Is the subject property a National Historic Landmark?(Required)

Yes

I don’t know

If Yes, please contact MDF before completing this application.

The project property must be listed in the Register at the time the application is submitted or have been submitted to the Keeper of the Register by Commission staff prior to the application deadline.

Checklist

As part of this application, you will be required to submit the following:

ADMIN DOCS
(1) Standard Form 424D (Rev.7-97), Assurances – Construction Programs or Standard Form 424 B (Rev. 7-97)
(2) Environmental Screening Worksheet (NEPA).
(3) Signed and notarized Certification Page
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
(4) Estimates from contractors, consultants
(5) Resumes for contracted labor and/ or project professionals (if known)
(6) Project Photos
(7) Plans and specifications (architectural and/or engineering)
(8) Other

Project Name(Required)

Project Address:(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Population of City/Town:(Required)

2020 Census

County(Required)

Applicant Organization(Required)

Check all that describe your organization:(Required)

Governmental – State

Governmental – County/Municipal

Non-profit

Main Street Community

Maine Downtown Affiliate

Educational Organization

Private property owner

Contact Info

Contact Person(Required)

First Last

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Project Summary

Briefly describe the project and how much you are seeking in funding.(Required)

100 words max

Project Building

Please answer the following:

Describe the project building: its appearance, its layout and its condition. How is it currently used? How will it be used, as a whole, when the project is over? What has been this building’s historic role in the community? How does this project demonstrate the revitalizing potential of Historic Preservation?(Required)

max 1500 words

Project Description

Describe the project thoroughly from beginning to end: describe all work elements of the project or all phases of the project. If this is a phase of the project indicate which phase and how it fits into other phases. Points will be awarded based on the overall merits of the project.

Identify the final product(s) of the project (such as "new slate roof”). Will the building be used at its highest and best use after the project is completed? Indicate if any of the following are also being used to fund the overall project; State Rehabilitation Tax Credits, Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits, Congressionally Directed Spending Requests, Other State, Private or Federal Grants, Historic preservation fund grants, or Certified Local Government Grants. Is there currently an easement on this property? If so, who is the easement holder?(Required)

max 1000 words

Procedure:

Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties: (1) Preservation (2) Rehabilitation (3) Restoration

Outline the procedures that will be used to address the project and result in the project deliverables. Reference should be made to the appropriate Standards (Preservation, Rehabilitation, or Restoration). Points will be awarded based on: (A) How fully the procedures, methods and approach to the project have been developed (B) How well the sequence of the project has been articulated (C) The extent to which the SOIS have been identified, and how they will be met(Required)

max 1000 words

Community Impact

The building’s social and cultural value to the community once the project is completed will be reflected in part by how broadly the resource is used by the community. Describe how the proposed project enhances the value of the building to the community.

Is it currently considered a community asset or an eyesore? Is it now, or will it later, provide critical infrastructure for the community? What demographics(s) will most likely use the building after the project is over? Scoring will take into account whether the project will result in a change in how the building is used by the community, or if it has the capacity to serve multiple demographics.(Required)

max 1000 words

Catalyst:

Describe how the project has the potential to catalyze continued investment in the historic downtown or be able to demonstrate the potential economic impact of the proposed project. Address the following themes in this answer:

(A) Will occupancy of the building increase when the project is completed? (B) Does the project create permanent jobs downtown? (C) To what extent will the project create physical/visible changes downtown. (D) Other examples(Required)

max 700 words

Community Engagement Project:

Describe the Community Engagement Project (CEP) that will be developed in conjunction with this grant if funded. Be certain to include costs associated with the CEP in the budget, and to include it in the timeline. Please include the partners involved and all details of the CEP.(Required)

max 500 words

Public Private Partnership:

Does this project involve public private partnerships? If so, how many and please describe. Describe the type of partnership and who is involved. Address whether the partnerships will be long lasting or short-lived.(Required)

max 500 words

Timeline of Work Deliverables:

Provide an estimated project schedule with timeline and personnel based on a August 1, 2027 completion date. All project work must be completed, including billing and reporting, by this date. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN.(Required)

max 500 words

Financial Information

Total project cost:(Required)

Grant amount requested:(Required)

See Chapter 6, #5 of Grant Manual*

Required match:(Required)

20% of total grant request*

Over-match:

additional project costs

Do you have the full required match in hand for this project?(Required)

Yes

Note: Community Development Block Grants are the only type of federal funds that can be used as match for this program.

If the answer is "no" what percentage of the match is currently in hand?

Do you have additional match beyond the minimum required?(Required)

Yes

If yes, amount of additional match beyond the minimum required:

If yes, what is the source of the additional match?

Note: Community Development Block Grants are the only type of federal funds that can be used as match for this program.

Budget by Funding Source Spreadsheet Upload(Required)

Max. file size: 300 MB.

To view a sample Budget by Funding Source Spreadsheet click here. Use your own template or fill out the sample and upload above as a SINGLE DOCUMENT.

Budget Narrative

Describe what steps you have taken to determine the project budget and ensure its accuracy. Refer to Chapter 7 of the Grants Manual and answer the following questions:

(1) Have project plans and specifications been reviewed to determine if they meet the SOI Standards? (2) Have you made background documentation and drawings, plans and specifications available for review when soliciting estimates? (3) Are the contractors soliciting estimates familiar with the property? (4) How many estimates have you received? (5) Have you included the cost of donated services, items or time in both the project budget and the project funding?(Required)

max 700 words

Administrative Capability and Risk Assessment

Applications will be scored on the applicant’s record of past accountability in administering other grants (MHPC, State, Federal or foundation grants). Grantees must have devoted personnel (staff or volunteer) to the role of managing the REvitalizeME Downtown financials. Grantees much have an adequate accounting system, audit procedure, effective accountability and be prepared to follow federal procurement procedures.

Please describe your past accountability of administering other grants. Do you have devoted personnel (staff or volunteer) to the role of managing the REvitalizeME Downtown financials? Do you have an adequate accounting system, audit procedure, and effective accountability? Are you prepared to follow federal procurement procedures?(Required)

Application Checklist

First, download the Additional Forms and Information packet available here. Complete as a SINGLE PDF and upload below.

Checklist(Required)

I agree to that I have included the following documents as a SINGLE PDF and uploaded below.

Additional Forms and Information Packet upload(Required)

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Authorizing Signatures

Typing in your name acts as your official signature and certifies that you have personally reviewed this application, and that the information presented is complete and meets all eligibility criteria.

Lead Contact(Required)

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