Application Process

(1) The grant program will be extremely competitive and each eligible applicant applying for a matching grant from the MPPF for allowable costs associated with eligible activities must successfully complete the following two part application process: Applicant will submit to the MHC an application with supporting documentation, as described in guidelines published by the MHC staff, bya date specified in the published grant cycle. Applications will be reviewed, using the selection criteria set forth in 950 CMR 73.05, by the MHC staff and an ad- hoc subcommittee, to be formed from the full Commission. (2) The MHC staff and ad-hoc subcommittee will present those projects with the highest overall ratings to the MHC for consideration and discussion during a scheduled public meeting of the MHC. (3) The MHC will make the final decision on whether a matching or endowment grant will be made, with consideration given to the funding level of the MPPF and scope of the proposed work. (4) The MHC will decide, by a majority vote in open session, which qualified applicants will be awarded a grant.