FAQs

• What forms or documents need to be submitted to obtain site approval?
  Answer:

  The completed Form SCG-053 with attachments, and the property appraisals.

• I have multiple projects occurring at the same school site a CV code violation RR roof replacement and EC energy conservation each having a separate State Project Number. Does each of these projects require a separate Form SCG-053 submission?
  Answer: Yes, each State Project Number requires a separate submission Form SCG-053.
• Will an incomplete or un-submitted Form SCG-053 impact my grant approval?
  Answer:

  Yes, a completed Form SCG-053 is required and must be submitted at the time of grant application in order to allow a grant commitment letter* to be issued.

  *NOTE: Issuance of a grant commitment letter does not guarantee grant approval.  Plan Review department review, approval and sign-off must be obtained to complete the grant process.

• What type of acknowledgment will I receive from the Office of Grants Administration once a completed Form SCG-053 has been submitted?
  Answer: Any issues discovered in submission documents will be addressed.  The DAS will provide a notification of deficiency either through email correspondence or via a telephone call, followed up by a formal letter.
• All school construction projects require submission of Form SCG-053. Does every school construction project also require site approval?
  Answer: No. Only construction projects designated as N, E/A, RNV, RNV/E, CT-THSS or Replacement require site approval.
• My school construction site is located on or near a waterway. How do I know what permits or approvals are required?
  Answer:

  1. Initially, meet with local officials regarding a Storm Water Pollution Control Plan (SPCP), a DEEP Storm Water Discharge Permit, Flood Management Permit and approvals, local Inland Wetlands and Watercourses requirements, Health Department regulations, Zoning requirements and Building Permits.