LAC 4:VII.2403. Application Process

A. CWEF applications are available from the Office of Community Development to all municipalities and parishes that request them. All requests for information may be submitted via mail to the Office of Community Development, P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095. B. Applications will be rated by OCD staff and award amounts will be based upon predetermined internal rating criteria. C. All applicants must be authorized by law to perform governmental functions, and must be subject to state audit requirements. D. The most recent available population figures are used to determine the eligibility for funding of municipalities based on appropriations by the legislature (the funding is outlined in OCD application guidelines for CWEF funds). E. There will be a level of funding set aside for applications that are determined to be of an emergency nature. Any unused emergency funds will be reallocated through the regular program.