REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

For an application to be considered complete, all listed documents must be submitted.

• Completed, signed application(application may be signed electronically)
• Attachment A, which documents business eligibility under the LMA national objective OR
• Attachment  B (along  with  supplemental  documents),  which  documents  the  business  eligibility under the LMJ national objective

VERIFYING & DOCUMENTING ELIGIBILITY

Application

Staff shall review all applications for thoroughness and completion. Staff is responsible for making sure that all eligibility documents have been submitted by the business owner. Applications are to be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application consists of the following components. 

1. Applicant Information.
   • Staff shall review that all information has been filled out.
   • Staff shall verify that the business has included a DUNS number. Staff may need to assist businesses to register and obtain a DUNs number prior to submitting their application.
2. Background Information.
   • Staff shall review that all information has been filled out.
   • Staff shall review answers to all questions and note areas where the business may need additional technical assistance support.
3. Financial Information.
   • Staff shall review that all information has been filled out.
   • Staff shall verify that the business has identified how they plan to use grant funds. Staff will note how the business plans to use funds and will collect supporting documents and monitor grant expenses.
4. Assurance and Signatures
   • Staff will verify that the applicant has signed and dated the application.

For Office Use Only

Staff will use this section to verify that:

1. Application is complete
2. The business has submitted all required documents; and
3. Business meets the eligibility requirements, including meeting HUD national objective

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