Applicant Guidelines

Applicant Guidelines for consideration by this Sale/Leaseback financing program must submit Projects, Plans and a Capital Budget that:

Address community needs with design and construction criteria and equipment that foster healthful, disaster-resistant, flexible, environmentally sustainable/regenerative and cost-efficient facilities;
Select architects, engineers and contractors with extensive experience in successfully designing and constructing buildings that meet highest LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) criteria; and
Ensure appropriately educated, motivated staff are in place for ongoing maintenance and operations in a cost and resource-efficient manner.

Construction Guidelines

Construction Guidelines for this financing are intended to support buildings that are designed, constructed and operated to:

Meet platinum LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification or equivalency standards, e.g., energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource efficiency, responsible site management, and improved indoor air quality.
Achieve lowest maintenance outcomes as practically possible to minimize end-user costs.
Withstand regional threats of flood, wind, rain and other natural disaster-related damages.
Use such passive heating and cooling strategies as cross ventilation; radiant barriers in the roof; daylighting and shading; energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and equipment; and windows that meet the highest energy efficiency and disaster resistance standards.
Have flexible interior designs allowing the spaces to be easily reconfigured as needed for multiple uses over time.
Create a sense of place, connecting people with nature.
Restrict the use of harmful off-gassing materials and other toxic products.
Have a useful life of greater than 100 years.