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Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Grant – Guidelines 2 <br />Application Process <br />Applications will be accepted via ZoomGrants between August 29, 2022 and Wednesday, September 28, <br />2022. To access the application, visit ramseycounty.us/CriticalCorridors. <br />Applications should include (See application for complete requirements): <br />1. Ramsey County Development & Infrastructure Grant application. <br />2. Map of proposed project area. <br />3. Proposed site plan layout or renderings. <br />4. Financial proforma. <br />5. Project schedule. <br />6. Waste management plan (if applicable) <br /> • Applicants who are requesting funds for building demolition/deconstruction must submit a detailed <br />waste management plan. Please contact Ramsey County Environmental Health prior to application <br />to confirm pre-demolition inspection requirements by contacting Mindy Stepnick at mindy.stepnick@ <br />ramseycounty.us or 651-266-1186. <br />7. 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 Development & Infrastructure <br />funding. This resolution must be submitted if funds are awarded (anticipated in November 2022), but if it <br />is not possible to obtain by the application deadline, then a letter of support from city planning/economic <br />development staff 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, the Equitable Development <br />Framework and the Ramsey County Strategic Plan for the County’s 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.