Can individuals apply? What about small businesses or non-profits?
While one of the Port’s objectives in awarding these grants is to maximize the number of beneficiaries for dollars spent, project applicants will not be qualified on the basis of the size of their organization. However, reporting requirements, which reflect state law, might be onerous for individuals or small businesses or non-profits. We would encourage individuals to collaborate with other groups or institutions to develop proposals that could benefit a larger group. As you might imagine, processing thousands of individual applications will not only strain the program resources, but seriously delay the award dates. The Port will work to facilitate partnerships and communication to ensure that the grants are distributed as fairly as possible and to those most in need. More information will be provided in upcoming grant workshops.
