OAR 309-080-0300: Application and Review Process

(1) The Authority will offer its Program application processes online. (2) The Authority shall review all applications to determine that all requirements established in the solicitations issued are satisfied. (3) The Authority may return incomplete applications to applicants, if an application is resubmitted, it shall be processed as of the date of resubmission. (4) The Authority shall notify applicants of the status of their completed applications within 30 days of application submission. (5) The Authority may consider, among others, the following factors in determining whether to award a grant to an applicant for participation in the Program: (a) Impact of the project on advancing health equity; (b) The opportunity for expanding access to linguistically appropriate services; (c) The impact of the project on expanding access to culturally responsive care; (d) The ability of the organization to leverage existing community resources and partnerships; (e) The opportunity of the project to grow the number of clinicians obtaining licensure who are from Communities who are underserved; and (f) The degree to which the applicant’s client demographic represents Communities who are underserved.