JARC Application Workshop March 18, 2014
JARC Program Updates Program Goals: To improve access for low-income persons to jobs and job-related services MAG Lead Agency • Emphasis on: • Coordination and outreach (30%) – Target Population (30%) – Performance Metrics (20%) – Meeting Program Intent (20%) –
JARC Program Updates Call for projects include FY 2014 and 2015 • – Up to 2 years funding available Funding Amounts • – Minimum request - $30,000 – Maximum Request - $200,000 for single agency application/$400,000 for multi-agency application
Call for Projects Timeline Date Description Mar 14, 2014 Applications made available to member agencies JARC application training/Transportation Ambassador Program meeting (Optional ) Mar 18, 2014 Apr 17, 2014 12:00 noon Arizona Time: Applications due to MAG Offices May 5, 2014 Evaluation Committee meets/Project Interviews (9 am – 1pm) May 8, 2014 MAG Transit Committee meeting MAG Transportation Review Committee, MAG Management Jun – Jul 2014 and MAG Transportation Policy Committee meetings Jul 30, 2014 MAG Regional Council Approval September 2014 Grants Awarded (Estimate)
MAG Committee Process Ad-Hoc Transportation Transit Working Review committee Group Committee Management Transportation MAG Regional Committee Policy Council
Critical Deadlines • Applications are due April 17, 2014 – Electronic version due by 12:00 noon – Hard copy to follow with April 17, 2014 date NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED • Presentations to Evaluation Committee, Monday, May 5, 2014
• Commitment Letter The application deadline for submittal is Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:00 noon Arizona Time NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED • Application CHECKLIST Provide one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic version of the application addressed to: Alice Chen MAG Offices 302 N 1st Ave, Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 – One original hard copy achen@azmag.gov The electronic version must be received by 12:00 noon. The hard copy may be sent by mail. The date stamp on the mail copy must be on or before April 17, 2014. Inclu AGENCY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ded – One electronic version 1 Project / Funding Commitment letter from CEO/City Manager 2 Project Information 3 Applicant Information - All 4 Applicant Information - Non-Profits Only PROJECT INFORMATION – Review Checklist 5 Target Population 5a Graphic #1 - Service Area Provided & Job Center 6 Performance Indicators 7 Coordination and Outreach 7a Letter of Support #1 • Project Website 7b Letter of Support #2 8 Program Intent 8a Graphic #2 - Optional 8b Graphic #3 - Optional RESOURCES AND LINKS (For Information Only) http://www.azmag.gov/transportation/JA i Map of eligible service area ii Designated Recipients requirements RC/default.asp iii Vehicle cost estimates - for non-profits iv Asset Management Requirements (FTA) v Resources and links
Contact Information Alice Chen Transportation Planner IIII Maricopa Association of Governments 302 N. First Ave, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85003 achen@azmag.gov (602) 253-6300
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