LEAP Implementation Grant Application ... - New Jersey



PUBLIC NOTICECOMMUNITY AFFAIRSDIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICESNotice of Funding Eligibility Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Implementation GrantTake notice that, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-34.4, the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (Division), hereby announces the notice of available funds for the below grant program.Name of Grant Program: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) - Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Implementation Grant.Purpose of Program: LEAP affords an unprecedented opportunity to incentivize shared services implementation across New Jersey’s local government entities, advancing the mission of the Shared Services Program. Shared service grant programs can only succeed when they are both feasible and fair to all participating jurisdictions. It takes political courage and foresight to implement a shared service. The NJDCA proposes to help municipalities that embrace the concept by minimizing the hardship. To achieve this objective, LEAP offers financial support to local government entities to identify and promote opportunities for shared services and motivate and support service sharing projects. For instance, addressing common barriers to entry, such as transition costs that require dedication of limited public funds without immediately visible community impact, will make shared services agreements more achievable. LEAP is comprised of three primary components: Challenge Grants, Implementation Grants, and County Coordinator Fellowship Grants.The LEAP Implementation Grant will allocate funds to help cover costs associated with shared services implementation, including one-time reimbursable costs for project completion or transition support, which may include, but is not limited to, costs associated with a school consolidation study, new technology costs incurred as part of equipping a shared services program, rebranding costs, equipment and vehicle outlays, professional services, rent for buildings, payroll system conversion costs, and training.Amount of Money in the Grant Program: Governor Murphy has appropriated $10 million in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the Shared Services Program. LEAP Implementation Grants provide local agencies with $3.8 million to offset hard or soft start-up costs related to an implemented shared service initiative, and $2 million for costs associated with school consolidation studies. Eligible Applicants: New Jersey counties, municipalities, school districts, authorities, and fire districts are eligible to apply.Minimum Applicant Qualifications to Receive Funding: In order to qualify, eligible applicants must:-- Describe the intended use of grant funding for shared service support and related activities;-- Demonstrate the applicant's capacity to complete the proposed project and to provide project management and oversight for all activities and fiscal operations; and-- List key personnel and/or outside consultant who will be managing the grant funds and proposed project.Application Process: The Division will administer the program. Grant applications will be ranked by scope of impact, breadth of collaboration, and efficiencies generated. Recipients must use funds awarded to support costs associated with the undertaking of a shared service initiative. Each partner to a proposal must submit a conforming resolution that memorializes the entity’s commitment to completion of the proposed project. Inquiries About the Notice of Funding Availability: All inquiries must be made via email to dlgs.leapgrant@dca.. Inquiries and responses, as well as the notice of funding eligibility (NOFA), guidelines, and required documents will be posted at: . Deadline for Submission of LEAP Implementation Grant Applications: This is a rolling application process. Although there is no deadline for submission, potential applicants are reminded that limited funding is available under the applicable Fiscal Year 2020 appropriation. A complete application must be submitted electronically to dlgs.leapgrant@dca. and by regular mail. The date of email submission shall constitute the date filed. Two hard copies must be received no later than seven calendar days following email submission.Address for Hard Copy Application Submission: Send two hard copies of the application and all required documentation to:Attn: LEAP Grant ProgramNew Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government ServicesPO Box 803Trenton, NJ 08625-0803DLGS will send the applicant a notice of receipt by email. An applicant who submits an incomplete application will be deemed ineligible.Notification of LEAP Implementation Grant Award: The Division will render a decision on each LEAP Implementation Grant within 30 days of receipt of a completed application, unless the applicant is notified otherwise prior to the expiration of that initial review period. LEAP Implementation Grant Application Required Forms:The following forms must be submitted with the LEAP Implementation Grant application:A grant application;The governing body resolution;A Shared Service Project narrative;A detailed explanation for the use for implementation funds; andA detailed efficiency estimate, including a cost savings summary.Further information, including guidelines and required documents, will be posted at: . ................
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