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2Critical Corridors Pre-Development Planning Grant Guidelines <br />Application Process <br />Applications will be accepted via ZoomGrants between Monday August 29, 2022 and Wednesday, September <br />28, 2022. To access the application, visit ramseycounty.us/CriticalCorridors. <br />Applications should include: <br />1. Ramsey County Pre-development Planning Grant application. <br />2. Map of proposed project area. <br />3. Letters indicating community support. <br />Funding decisions are anticipated in November 2022. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Martha <br />Faust at martha.faust@ramseycounty.us or 651-358-4341 to discuss their project before applying. <br />Local Government Resolution of Support <br />A city council resolution must be adopted to receive Ramsey County Pre-Development Planning funding. This <br />resolution must be submitted if funds are awarded (anticipated in November 2022), but if it is not possible to <br />obtain by the application deadline, then a letter of support from city planning/economic development staff <br />may be submitted in its place. <br />Application Evaluation <br />Ramsey County seeks to address racial equity and ethnic-based disparities where all residents can experience <br />fair outcomes including the highest level of health, wellbeing, and opportunities for advancement and growth. <br />Please review the Ramsey County Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan, Equitable Development <br />Framework, Strategic Plan, Bike and Pedestrian Plan and All Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan for the County’s <br />goals and priorities. <br />When determining funding awards, the County will prioritize proposals that best meet the County’s planning <br />goals and priorities while aligning with local community priorities. Applications will be reviewed by a <br />committee consisting of Ramsey County Community & Economic Development staff and other reviewers as <br />deemed necessary. <br />Contracting and Reporting <br />Ramsey County will contract directly with grantees for the portion of the proposed work covered by the grant <br />award. All grantees are required to submit a final report summarizing the project process, outcomes and <br />impacts of completed work. Receiving funds through this program does not guarantee that future capital <br />funding will be made available.