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Bonus points will also be given to encourage a broader distribution of models in the region (the majority of awards in the first four years of the program have been located in central city or older suburban areas): 10 points Proposals in any of these categories: for transit- oriented mixed -use development (Category A), mixed -use non- transit- oriented development (Category B), OR residential development with integrated mix of housing types and costs (Category C) in Developing Urban Cities. USES OF GRANT AND LOAN FUNDS Funding Objectives and Limitations: 1. Funded project components should directly contribute to completion of a built or finished project. 2. Funded project components should reflect the goals and principles of the demonstration program. 3. Minimum and maximum awards: There are no minimum or maximum award levels established for individual proposals, except for Planning /Predevelopment Proposals (Category E). Funded proposals in Category E are limited to $150,000 per proposal. 4. No specific number of awards or dollar amounts is allocated to any of the funding categories. 5. Local match: No local match is required, except for Category E, Planning / Predevelopment proposals. A match of 1:1 is required for Category E proposals. Eligible and Ineligible Uses - Categories A, B, C & D: Demonstration Account funds ($6.9 million) may be used for project and site planning costs, design and construction costs. Grant funds are intended to be used for "hard costs" rather than "soft costs." Ineligible uses include administrative overhead; activities prior to the start of the grant project; travel expenses; legal fees; permits, licenses or authorization fees; costs associated with preparing other grant proposals; operating expenses; comprehensive planning costs; and prorated lease and salary costs. V \ LIBRARY \COMMUNDVLCA2000 \OJOJOOIcda cntena 8- 20.99.dac 6