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(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program 2022 Application and Guidelines for the 2025 Biennium.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the following:

(a) eligible applicants and projects;

(b) types of grants available under MHPG;

(c) general requirements for applying for MHPG grants;

(d) application review process; and

(e) administrative procedures and requirements.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Montana-Historic-Preservation-Grant.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program Project Administration Manual (October 2021). 

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the following:

(a) project start-up requirements;

(b) environmental requirements;

(c) procurement requirements;

(d) financial management;

(e) protection of civil rights;

(f) labor requirements;

(g) project management;

(h) involving the public;

(i) project monitoring; and

(j) project closeout.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Montana-Historic-Preservation-Grant.

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This rule has been repealed.

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(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the following as rules for the administration of the CDBG and NSP programs: 

(a) the FFY 2012 Application Guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program; and

(b) the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program FFY 2015-2016 Grant Administration Manual.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the following:

(a) policies governing the program;

(b) requirements for CDBG Economic Development applicants;

(c) procedures for evaluating CDBG Economic Development applications;

(d) procedures for local project start up;

(e) environmental review of project activities;

(f) procurement of goods and services;

(g) financial management;

(h) protection of civil rights;

(i) fair labor standards;

(j) acquisition of property and relocation of persons displaced thereby;

(k) administrative considerations specific to public facilities, housing and neighborhood renewal, economic development, and neighborhood stabilization projects;

(l) project audits;

(m) public relations;

(n) project monitoring; and

(o) planning assistance.

(3) Copies of the Application Guidelines and Grant Administration Manual adopted by reference in (1) can be viewed on the department's web site at http://comdev.mt.gov/Programs/CDBG, or may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Community Development Block Grant Program Community Planning Grant Application Guidelines, Grant Administration, and Application (April 2022) as rules for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for the award, administration, monitoring, and close-out of matching planning grants to cities, towns, counties, consolidated governments, county or multicounty water, wastewater or solid waste districts, and tribal governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the web site at

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the 2021  Community and Public Facilities Application and Guidelines as rules for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for applying and awarding grants to cities, towns, counties, and consolidated governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Community Development Division's web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Program/Public-and-Community-Facilities.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the 2020 Affordable Housing Development and Rehabilitation Application and Guidelines as rules for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for applying and awarding grants to cities, towns, counties, and consolidated governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Community Development Division's web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs/CDBG/Housing/ApplicationForms.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the 2020 Housing Stabilization Program Application Guidelines as rules for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the application, scope, and procedures for the award of project grants to cities, towns, counties, or consolidated governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Community Development Division web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs/CDBG/Housing/ApplicationForms.

(1) The Department of Commerce approves a second application cycle for fall 2019. The Department of Commerce will receive CDBG planning grant applications for the second cycle of fall 2019 until the deadline. The deadline to apply for the second cycle is November 5, 2019.

(2)  All CDBG planning grant applications must comply with the 2019-2020 Application and Administrative Guidelines for Housing, Public Facilities and Economic Development Planning Grants as adopted in ARM 8.94.3728. Copies of the 2019-2020 Application and Administrative Guidelines for Housing, Public Facilities and Economic Development Planning Grants may be obtained as provided in ARM 8.94.3728.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Community Development Block Grant Cares Act (CDBG-CV) Application Guidelines as rules for the Community Development Block Grant Cares Act (CDBG-CV) Program.  

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the application, scope, and procedures for the award of grants to cities, towns, counties, and consolidated governments.

(3)  Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Community Development Division web site at https://commerce.mt.gov/Consolidated-Plan/Documents.

(1)  The Department of Commerce approves a second application cycle for spring 2022.  The Department of Commerce will receive CDBG grant applications for the second cycle of spring 2022 on or before March 31, 2022.             

(2)  All CDBG grant applications must comply with the 2021 Community and Public Facilities Application and Guidelines referenced in ARM 8.94.3729.  Copies of the 2021 Community and Public Facilities Projects Application and Guidelines may be obtained as provided in ARM 8.94.3729.

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(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Montana Coal Endowment Program Project Administration Manual (March 2022) as rules for the administration of MCEP grants.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the following:

(a) project start-up requirements;

(b) environmental requirements;

(c) procurement requirements;

(d) financial management;

(e) protection of civil rights;

(f) labor requirements;

(g) property acquisition;

(h) public facilities construction management;

(i) involving the public;

(j) project monitoring;

(k) project closeout;

(l) preliminary engineering grants; and

(m) emergency grants.

(3) Copies of the regulation adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community MT Division, 301 S. Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or viewed on the department's web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Montana-Coal-Endowment-Program/Project-Grants.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Montana Coal Endowment Program 2022 Construction Application Guidelines for the 2025 Biennium as rules governing the submission and review of applications under the MCEP program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the following:

(a) eligible applicants and projects;

(b) types of grants available under MCEP;

(c) general requirements for applying for MCEP grants; and

(d) application ranking criteria and review process.

(3) Copies of the regulation adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community MT  Division, 301 S. Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or viewed on the department's web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Montana-Coal-Endowment-Program/Project-Grants.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the 2021 and 2023 Biennia Emergency Grant Application Guidelines for TSEP Emergency Grants as rules for the administration of the 2021 and 2023 Biennia Treasure State Endowment Program – Emergency Grants.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for the award, administration, monitoring, and close-out of emergency grants to cities, towns, counties, consolidated governments, county or multicounty water, wastewater or solid waste districts, and tribal governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Community Development Division web site at http://comdev.mt.gov/Programs/TSEP/EmergencyGrants.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Infrastructure Planning Grant Application and Administration Guidelines for MCEP Infrastructure Planning Grants as rules for the administration of the Montana Coal Endowment Program – Planning Grants.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for the award, administration, monitoring, and close-out of matching planning grants to cities, towns, counties, consolidated governments, county or multicounty water, wastewater or solid waste districts, and tribal governments.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Planning Bureau, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the Planning Bureau web site at http://comdev.mt.gov/TSEP/PlanningGrants/Applying.

(1) The Department of Commerce adopts and incorporates by reference the Program Application and Guidelines for Delivering Local Assistance (DLA) Program.

(2) The rules incorporated by reference in (1) relate to the scope and procedures for the award, administration, and close-out of project grants to cities, towns, counties, consolidated governments, tribal governments, county or multicounty water, wastewater or solid waste districts, school districts, or an authority as defined in 75-6-304, MCA.

(3) Copies of the regulations adopted by reference in (1) may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620-0523, or on the web site at https://comdev.mt.gov/.

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This rule has been repealed.

This rule has been repealed.