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Exhibit C Request for Proposal Process The County distributes its federal grant awards through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. This competitive process ensures that funded projects align with the priorities and objectives outlined in the County's 5-year Consolidated Plan, meet the requirements of each funding program, are eligible for funding, and can be implemented in a timely manner. For PY2026, a public notice announcing the availability of CDBG and ESG funds and the issuance of the RFP was published in local newspapers and on the Hawai'i County website. Public hearings were held in August 2025 to provide program information and inform interested parties about funding availability. Proposal applications were available from September 1, 2025, through November 14, 2025. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG To evaluate and rank project proposals, the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has developed and utilizes a project selection system. A selection committee consisting of three reviewers evaluates each project proposal. Projects are assessed based on the following criteria: • Extent and seriousness of the identified needs • Results to be achieved • Consistency with Consolidated plan priorities • Project timeline • Environmental considerations • Site selection standards • Additional actions needed to implement the project • Funding and budget impacts • Applicant's experience and qualifications Projects must meet the CDBG program eligibility requirements and receive at least 50 percent of the total possible points to be considered for funding. Eligible projects are scored, totaled and ranked in order of points awarded. Project proposals that do not meet the threshold requirements are deemed ineligible and not ranked. Based on the final ratings, the OHCD contacts each applicant to determine whether the project can be completed with the recommended funding amount. EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) The selection committee reviews, ranks, and scores each ESG application according to an established scoring rubric. Projects are awarded funding based on their ranking. In accordance with ESG regulations, up to 7.5 percent of ESG funds may be used for the County's administration of the program. Of the remaining funds, up to 60 percent may be allocated for emergency shelter operations and street outreach activities, while a minimum of 40 percent must support rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention programs. 2302haah