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Committee hears state guidance: delay grant applications until project is ready
Summary
A committee member advised the group not to apply for grants prematurely per New Hampshire Emergency Management guidance; grants can cover items such as generators (~$100,000) and shelter-related equipment, but applicants should be 'shovel-ready' to avoid future competitiveness issues.
A committee member relayed guidance from New Hampshire Emergency Management and Rockingham County grant staff that towns should avoid applying for capital grants before projects are sufficiently advanced. The member said state grant advisers "recommend do not apply for any grants until you have" the project ready, arguing that applying early and not using awards may hurt the town's chances in future competitions.
Members discussed that some grants (Homeland Security/Emergency Management) can fund non‑brick‑and‑mortar items such as generators—one figure mentioned was about $100,000 for a generator—and furnishings, computers and shelter equipment. The committee agreed grant strategy should follow confirmation of site, delineation and survey work so that any grant applications are competitive and aligned with the scope.
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