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supply and affordability. An application must include an explanation and documentation of the nexus to accelerating housing production based on a reasonable and verifiable methodology and must utilize the Department's form (see the Department's application). A verifiable methodology may include a statement of support from a non-profit or for -profit developer that is active in the locality. State and Other Planning Priorities: Consistency with state or other planning priorities may be demonstrated through proposed activities in the application OR activities that were completed within the last five years. Applicants must self - certify utilizing the Department's form (see Department's application). XI I. Application Submission Requirements In order to be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must submit a completed, signed original application and an electronic copy on CD or USB flash drive. Applications will be accepted on an OTC basis as of the date of this NOFA through July 1, 2020. The Department encourages early applications and will accept applications post -marked by the July 1, 2020 deadline. Applicants may utilize various carrier services, such as the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, or other carrier services. All applications must be submitted to the Department at the following address: California Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Housing Policy Development 2020 West El Camino Ave, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95833 Applications must be on Department forms and cannot be altered or modified by the applicant. Program applications and forms are available on the Department's website located at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active- funding/leap.shtml. XIII. Application Review 1. The Program will not utilize a competitive process to award funds. 2. Funds will be available to eligible applicants on a rolling OTC basis that begins as of the date of this NOFA and ends July 1, 2020. 3. An application form will be available upon release of the NOFA and will include forms to demonstrate meeting eligibility requirements such as, among other forms, a resolution, a proposed budget and timeline table and self - certified attachments demonstrating a nexus to housing production and consistency with state planning and other priorities; 4. Applications will first be reviewed for, among other things, completeness, eligibility requirements, and accuracy; 5. In order to be considered complete, an application must contain requested CA HCD Notice of Funding Availability 56B-30 Local Early Action Planning Grants 2020