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Staff urges applicants to attend mandatory CID tutorial on April 16 as state pushes for shovel-ready projects
Summary
A staff representative announced a mandatory Community Impact Fund tutorial for applicants on April 16 and warned that the state is pressuring for more shovel-ready, prioritized projects; participants discussed portal updates and local match strategies.
A staff member announced a Community Impact Fund (CID) tutorial scheduled for April 16 and said attendance would be mandatory for applicants. "So we hope to see you there on April 16," the staff member said, adding that the state will walk attendees through eligibility, award amounts and post-award requirements.
Discussion centered on state pressure to present fewer, more shovel-ready projects and concerns that the project portal and prioritization criteria were causing confusion. Staff and commissioners discussed options including a local match strategy and looking for federal opportunities to help move delayed projects forward.
