In the department, typically we call it an open call for proposal process. It's when we post a notification of a call for proposals on our website.
It takes approximately six to eight months for a project to be signed and realized in the community. That's in large part to provide applicants with enough time to prepare themselves to apply for the process, as well as for the department to take the necessary time to review the applications and do the necessary assessment to then make recommendations.
Once a recommendation is made, we work with the successful recipient to finalize the terms of the agreement before we can flow the funds to them.