[Busmgrs] 2019 TAP Grant applications are open.

[ELLIOTT Michael S - ODE]

Dear Business Managers,

I hope everyone is having a good new year so far. This is a reminder that the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Grant Application period is officially open. You can submit your grant applications to ode.schoolfacilities at state.or.us<mailto:ode.schoolfacilities at state.or.us> for the following grants:

*         Seismic Assessment

*         Long-Range Facility Planning

*         Facility Assessment

*         Environmental Hazard Assessment

The grant period will be open until 5:00 pm February 15, 2019. Results will be announced no later than March 15, 2019.

We have received several questions from individuals filling out the applications and would like to provide some clarification.


1.       Please keep the applications in electronic form. We do not need a wet signature on these applications.

2.       If a district has started work that would qualify for a TAP grant in 2018, the district may use that work as a basis for a 2019 TAP Grant. The district will be in the same position as all other districts with regards to priority. There is no guarantee that the district will receive a grant.

3.       Question 3 of the Environmental Hazard assessment is trying to determine if a school district has already completed all radon testing. If a school district has completed all radon testing for every building as required by 2016, then the answer is "No" because the school district has not conducted radon testing after 2016. If the district has not completed radon testing for all required building then the answer is "Yes" because the district has or will need to conduct testing after 2016. I understand this is confusing and we will work to improve that for the next round.

Please find the applications attached. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,
Michael

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