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LEAP Application Packaging Instructions <br />The applicant is applying to the Department of Housing and Community Development <br />(Department) for a grant authorized underneath the Local Early Action Planning Grants (LEAP) <br />provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 50515 through 50515.05. LEAP <br />provides funding to jurisdictions for the preparation and adoption of planning documents, <br />process improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance in <br />implementing the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment. If you have questions <br />regarding this application or LEAP, email earlyactionplanningahcd.ca.gov. <br />If approved for funding, the LEAP application is incorporated as part of your Standard Agreement <br />with the Department. In order to be considered for funding, all sections of this application, <br />including attachments and exhibits if required, must be complete and accurate. <br />All applicants must submit a complete, signed, original application package and digital copy on <br />CD or USB flash drive to the Department and postmarked by the specified due date in the NOFA. <br />Applicants will demonstrate consistency with LEAP requirements by utilizing the following forms <br />and manner prescribed in this application. <br />o Pages 3 through 14 constitute the full application (save paper, print only what is needed) <br />o Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget: Including high-level tasks, sub -tasks, begin and <br />end dates, budgeted amounts, deliverables, and adoption and implementation dates. <br />o Attachment 2: Nexus to Accelerating Housing Production <br />o Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities <br />o Attachment 4: Required Resolution Template <br />o Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form (available as a download from the LEAP webpage <br />located at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/qrants-funding/active-funding/leap.shtml <br />o If the applicant is partnering with another local government or other entity, include a copy of <br />the legally binding agreement; and <br />o Supporting documentation (e.g., letters of support, scope of work, project timelines, etc.) <br />Pursuant to Section XII of the LEAP 2020 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), the <br />application package must be postmarked on or before July 1, 2020, and received by the <br />Department at the following address: <br />Department of Housing and Community Development <br />Division of Housing Policy Development <br />2020 West El Camino Ave, Suite 500 <br />Sacramento, CA 95833 <br />LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 112412020 <br />Page 2 of 14 <br />55B-7 <br />