N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:18-1.6 - Application review and approval process

(a) The Secretary shall conduct a review of the applications. Such applications will be reviewed based on:

1. The completed application bearing the earliest submission date;

2. A competitive application process whereby all applications will be submitted by a date certain and will be evaluated to determine which applications are eligible for funding and are the most qualified to receive funding.

(b) In determining whether an application shall be approved for a grant, the Secretary shall consider the degree to which the proposed capital improvement project supports the following objectives, and shall prioritize those projects that are construction ready:

1. Advancement of student education in the State of New Jersey;

2. Improvement and expansion of educational opportunities for students;

3. Promotion of academic research excellence, workforce readiness, and the enhancement of the State's academic and economic competitiveness and prosperity by assisting in the production of a highly skilled workforce;

4. Promotion of innovation and improvement in the delivery of higher education;

5. Advancement of study at all levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education;

6. Consistency with the institution's educational mission;

7. Consistency with the institution's long-range facilities plan;

8. The cost-effectiveness of the project;

9. Consistency of the project with the State's goals and priorities for development and redevelopment, including the promotion of industry clusters, job and business opportunities in areas designated by the State for growth, transportation choice and efficient mobility of goods and people, and promotion of access to opportunity for all New Jersey residents;

10. Demonstrated commitment over the past 10 years to appropriate maintenance of facilities previously funded by State of New Jersey grant programs; and

11. Whether it serves the best interests of higher education in the State as a whole.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:18-1.6